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Chiloquin gym construction halts schools after broken water line; excavation uncovers human skull
Summary
Construction at Chiloquin Jr./Sr. High led to a broken water main and sewer line that closed schools midday; excavation at the site uncovered a human skull and the area has been cordoned off while protocols are followed.
Construction work at Chiloquin Jr./Sr. High disrupted school operations on Sept. 18 after a contractor’s excavation damaged a water main and a sewer line, forcing the school to close at 11:00 a.m. Superintendent Glen Szymoniak said schools reopened on bottled water and portable toilets while the water supply is tested. "The schools will not resume water use until it has been fully tested and determined safe," Szymoniak said.
During excavation for a retention pond at the gym job site, workers uncovered a human skull. District officials said the area has been cordoned off and required protocols have been initiated. The superintendent and district human-resources staff informed the board of the incident during the Sept. 19 board meeting and indicated the construction zone is isolated from school facilities while authorities complete their work. The district did not provide further details about the remains or the agency leading the investigation; the board packet notes the construction stoppage and safety precautions.
