Mold problem resurfaces in South Eastern

South Eastern School District is once again battling a mold problem in its middle schools.

The district is spending about $25,000 to clean up mold in South Eastern Middle School-East after air quality tests revealed mold spores.

The mold is primarily in the locker rooms and gym area, possibly because of increased humidity, said Superintendent Rona Kaufmann. The HVAC system is being cleaned, too. That's only months after spending $112,000 last summer for mold remediation in South Eastern Middle School-West.

Air quality tests have been done on a quarterly basis in both buildings since the issue arose. Kaufmann said some students in East complained of mold-related illness, but that it was impossible to know if it was directly related to the school's condition.

The nurse's office in both schools have been keeping track of any students who have symptoms related to mold-caused illnesses, Kaufmann added.

"We're taking it seriously," Kaufmann said.

More mold remediation work needs to be done in the West building, she said, in the gym area. Plans for that work haven't been finalized.

Work in the East building is beginning this month and will be done after hours.

Results of the air quality tests, recommendations and pictures of remediation can be found on the school website by clicking "Air Quality at SESD."

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Mold problem resurfaces in South Eastern