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School officials report mixed air-quality findings, outline fixes for mold and HVAC issues
Summary
District facilities staff and the superintendent reported recent air-quality and mold testing results, outlined short-term fixes and longer-term HVAC investments, and responded to committee concerns about blocked vents, wet ceiling tiles and upkeep at several schools.
Facilities staff and the superintendent told the Fall River School Committee on July 29 that recent air-quality testing at several schools showed levels below commonly cited thresholds, but also produced school-specific recommendations for repairs and maintenance.
The findings were presented by Mr. Pacheco, a facilities staff member, and Superintendent Dr. Curley, who said the district contracted Common Sense Environmental for air testing at Fonska and LeTourneau and is participating in a Department of Public Health asthma-in-schools study at additional sites. "The schools haven't looked better," Dr. Curley said of the recent test results and noted that most classroom readings were below the acceptable threshold.
The nut graf: the district says many of the problems reported…
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