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Air‑quality tests at Warren Community School show 'no significant threat,' district says
Summary
Business manager Brian reported that air‑quality testing at Warren Community School found mold counts that the testing firm did not classify as a significant threat; the district said it has implemented recommended cleaning and inspection steps and may request follow‑up testing.
The district’s business manager, Brian, described recent air‑quality testing at multiple schools after staff reported humidity and suspected mold in classrooms. He said the testing firm conducted samples and returned results that, in the firm’s judgment, did not indicate a ‘‘significant threat’’ at Warren Community School.
"He stands by the fact that there is no significant threat in Warren Community School," Brian said, relaying the testing firm’s conclusion after discussing results with the firm representative.
Brian told the board the report included a number of recommendations (listed in the distributed packet) and that the district had already implemented several measures, including targeted cleaning, enhanced visual inspections by custodial staff and focused cleaning of areas with higher spore counts. He said the district may request additional follow‑up testing at other schools depending on cleaning outcomes and that the testing contractor may return to address any remaining questions.
Board members asked for specifics about the location of higher counts. Naomi asked whether the elevated readings were in rooms 105–107 and the adjacent hallway; Brian and others confirmed the affected area is on the bottom level at the far end of that corridor. Another board member and a custodian explained that buildings constructed into hills can have recurring moisture issues in the portions up against the hill, and that such conditions can usually be managed through maintenance.
One board member criticized how the issue had been communicated to the public, saying bypassing internal procedures contributed to community confusion and upset. Brian acknowledged the importance of clear communication and offered to facilitate in‑person follow‑up with the testing firm when the firm’s representative is available.
Next steps: district staff said they will continue cleaning protocols, monitor conditions with visual inspections, and consider targeted re‑testing if needed.
