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Okemos board approves Kenowa phase 2 remediation, authorizes up to $400,000
Summary
The board approved phase 2 of remediation at Kenowa, citing HVAC and moisture root causes; trustees set a $400,000 not-to-exceed authorization (about $300,000 general fund, $100,000 sinking fund) and required ERG testing, monitoring, and return if costs grow.
The Okemos Board of Education voted unanimously to approve phase 2 of remediation work at Kenowa after receiving a presentation that traced the site's issues to HVAC programming problems, moisture infiltration and previous maintenance practices.
Director Brian (Lieber) told the board the Environmental Resources Group (ERG) performed sampling and recommended steps including replacing damp ceiling tiles, cleaning surfaces with HEPA vacuums, installing HEPA air scrubbers during work, and replacing carpeting with hard or breathable flooring in staff…
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