More Air Quality Issues At Chavez?

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More Air Quality Issues At Chavez?

School District Spends Thousands This Year On Testing

October 14, 2002

MADISON, Wis. -- More concerns over the air quality at Chavez School this

year has prompted the school district to spend thousands of dollars to test

it.

So far, they say nothing has been found.

The school district spent more than $1.5 million last year to fix a mold

problem, but News 3 has learned they are still getting complaints. However,

officials told News 3 there is no problem.

" Do I feel the building is in good shape, in good condition and a very

healthy environment? Yes, I do, " said Price, assistant superintendent

for the district.

Officials have conducted seven separate air quality tests since the school

has reopened, each in response to separate concerns or complaints. Some

Chavez staff members have taken their issues to the principal.

" Some of them have been air flow whether air has been flowing in there. Some

have been in response to, you know, some of respiratory distress that

they've had, " said Fried, Chavez principal.

District officials continue to insist there are no problems and calls a

recent water leak in the cafeteria a " maintenance " issue. They also said an

air-handling system no longer under warranty is working properly, but admit

there has been a problem with high humidity.

" Yes, there's been some times that have been tough and everybody, I think,

had some humidity or some condensation on the windows. The last couple weeks

as we've had a lot of rain and moisture, " Price said.

A new report says officials continue to monitor the air quality in certain

areas of the building with a portable machine. To date, no problems have

been detected, officials said.

A state expert said the district has done everything reasonably necessary to

rid the school of mold contaminants.

To view air quality reports from Chavez, visit the school's Web site.

Previous Stories:

August 23, 2002: Chavez Timeline Of Mold Events

August 1, 2002: Mold Update Due From Chavez Elementary

July 18, 2002: Chavez: Mold Free In 2003?

July 2, 2002: District 'Frustrated' With $33M Westra-Built School

May 13, 2002: Chavez Reconstruction Under Way

April 29, 2002: Report: Mold Isn't Chavez's Only Problem

April 29, 2002: I-Team Investigation: Mold Is No Surprise

March 22, 2002: Mold Closes DeForest School

March 21, 2002: Report Blames Construction Process For Mold

March 14, 2002: What Really Happened At Chavez School?

February 7, 2002: Chavez Elementary Teacher Filing Lawsuit

January 29, 2002: Teachers, Parents At Boiling Point Over Chavez

January 4, 2002: Chavez School May Be Rebuilt By Union Labor

December 12, 2001: Chavez Elementary Tests Positive For Mold Again

December 6, 2001: Three Mold Types Found At Chavez Elementary School

November 30, 2001: Chavez Parents Say They Feel Shut Out

November 29, 2001: Moldy Madison School Will Remain Closed Thursday

November 28, 2001: DeForest Schools Reveal Mold Problem

November 28, 2001: 41 Chavez Staff Members Report Illnesses

November 27, 2001: Parents Want Answers About Mold At Chavez

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