Parents Relieved At Mold Cleanup - Sullivan East High School

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Parents Relieved At Mold Cleanup

Want kids to get back to 'school as usual'

by Sara Diamond

Oct 11, 2002

Test results show several different types of mold, including a potentially

toxic fungus are growing in Sullivan East High School. Though the health

risks are unclear, the company running the tests say cleaning it up is the

best course of action.

The crowd of Sullivan East students are enjoying their last bit of freedom

before getting back to business on Monday. Their parents are also relieved

that potentially harmful mold will no longer be a threat to students health.

Parent Larry Garland says, " My student is not affected with the black mold.

But some of them that I know that are really sick with lung problems and

breathing. "

Parent Debi Beverly " They usually don't miss school, so that makes me wonder

a little bit. "

The test results will give the district an idea how to get rid of the mold,

and make sure it doesn't come back.....which gives Sullivan East parents

some comfort.

Debi Beverly says, " Now that it is being taken care of, we're very well

satisfied, and hope it won't be long until kids are back in their home

school. "

Larry Garland says, " The school board are responsible people. I trust Mr.

O'Dell and his staff to take care of all of it. "

Clean-up may take four to six weeks, and may cost up to 600-thousand

dollars.. that insurance won't pay.

Parents can get more information about the mold tests at the Sullivan County

Department of Education.