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Teachers’ union says roof leaks and mold at Barstow High pose health risk; asks board for repairs and timeline
Summary
The Barstow Education Association told trustees it has documented roof leaks and alleged black mold in multiple areas of Barstow High School and urged immediate action, transparency and a repair timeline; the board accepted the statement and did not announce a remediation schedule at the meeting.
The Barstow Education Association urged the Board of Trustees to take “immediate and meaningful action” to address recurring roof leaks and alleged black mold at Barstow High School, saying leaks in classrooms (rooms 25–30), the wrestling room and the boys gym have led to water intrusion and what the union described as black mold that poses health concerns for staff and students.
"These leaks have led to water intrusion and the accumulation of black mold creating what we believe to be a major health concern for staff and students," a BEA representative told trustees and requested transparency, a clear timeline for repairs and assurance that learning spaces will be made safe. The speaker cited Education Code section 17002 and said indoor air quality and water damage are matters that affect student health and academic success.
Board members heard the report but the meeting record does not include a specific remediation timeline or an immediate action plan announced on the floor. District staff and trustees later discussed capital repairs in the finance presentation (HVAC, roofs, ADA projects) and noted restricted and assigned funds in the multi-year projections; trustees asked staff clarifying questions about capital outlays and how restricted dollars will be managed.
Next steps: BEA requested a public timeline and transparency; district staff will need to follow up with facility assessments, contracting and a public schedule. The union’s concerns, as recorded at the meeting, remain unresolved in the transcript.
