Air Quality Tests Will Determine Junior/Senior High Reopening

Posted:  August 19, 2022  

Our Approach

From the very beginning and throughout this mediation to assess and resolve the situation, the school district, property insurance, and restoration company have taken an aggressive approach.  Contact with the insurance and restoration companies was made on Wednesday, August 10th.  The claims adjuster was in the building on that same night.  By Thursday morning, the restoration company was on site assessing, laying out a plan, and immediately starting remediation.   

Being Proactive and Cautious

We are proactive and we’ve acted with an abundance of caution to protect the entire school community. Our number one objective in this process is a healthy learning and work environment.  

Addressing the Issue

Areas of the building were isolated by erecting temporary plastic walls and establishing negative air pressures to ensure contaminants do not migrate to other areas.  All ceiling tiles have been removed throughout the entire high school and replacements will be installed by the end of the day Sunday.  All floors, contents, and walls will be thoroughly cleaned by that time as well.  We have crews working extended hours to complete the mitigation and preventative measures for the continued safety of students, staff, and our building.   

Next Steps

To ensure the well-being of everyone going forward, we will be taking air and surface samplings which will confirm mold remediation success.  When we have all of the reports, they will be released.  The results will be posted to our website as well.  The building remains closed so the workers can continue to work swiftly and get the tiles replaced, building cleaned, and mitigation completed. The school will not reopen until air and surface samplings have been completed and indicate it is safe to do so.  

What does this mean for our students?

• 6th grade students will be begin school on Tuesday, August 23, as planned. 
• There will not be 7th and 9th grade orientation.  We will adjust our first day in-session to comfortably acclimate these students to the building. 
• 7-12 grade students – we will keep you informed as we receive updates.