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District reports mold testing at district office, HVAC and roofing updates and ongoing construction projects
Summary
Facilities staff told trustees about indoor‑air testing at the district office, replacement of dozens of rooftop HVAC units, portable cooling units in classrooms and ongoing construction at several schools including Irmo High and new Dutch Fork Elementary property acquisition.
Facility and operations officials updated the Lexington‑Richland School District Five board on Sept. 8 about indoor‑air testing at the district office, district‑wide HVAC work, roofing repairs and construction progress at multiple schools.
Joe Geary, chief of operations, and a construction presenter (Mr. Knox) said Crossroads Environmental tested two district office work areas after employees observed possible microbial growth. Samples were sent to Hayes Microbial Consulting; the district cleaned the district office and portables and collected post‑remediation samples on Sept. 3. Geary said the district expects lab results on Wednesday following the meeting and will…
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