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Alice ISD officials describe mold, chiller and roof problems; legal contracts complicate repairs
Summary
District facilities staff reported mold and elevated humidity at Shaller Elementary and Alice High School tied to rooftop unit and chiller problems. Officials said legal and contract constraints — including a long-term Johnson Controls contract and ongoing roof litigation — limit immediate repair options but counsel approved emergency mitigation.
Alice Independent School District maintenance staff told trustees July 21 that mold and mildew discovered in the 100 wing at Shaller (Shallard in the transcript) Elementary and at Alice High School resulted from elevated indoor humidity tied to HVAC equipment failures and drainage issues.
At the meeting, the presenter described a rooftop air-handling unit that was introducing unconditioned, humid outside air into the building; indoor humidity was reported above 75 percent in the affected area. The district said a third-party assessment and legal counsel authorized immediate mitigation work and…
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