Possible Mold at Lafayette School Worries Parents

April 3, 2007

KLFY Lafayette Mon, 02 Apr 2007 7:56 AM PDT

Worried parents are taking action against what they say could be

toxic mold at a Lafayette elementary school.

The parents gathered to discuss symptoms their kids were

experiencing while attending school at Plantation Elementary.

A toxicologist flew in to test Plantation Elementary for toxic mold

and is awaiting results.

Jeannie Philliber says her son started having symptoms of toxic mold

exposure in November of 2005, but when he was away from school,

especially over the summer, he felt better.

The Philibers approached the school district with their concerns and

say they didn't even stir a reaction...

Parents of other children say they are experiencing symptoms such as

headaches and stomach aches.

They say they are scared enough to consider placing their children

in another school.

The Philliber's son is homebound on doctor's orders until the school

is proven environmentally safe.

The Philliber family says they will share the results of Dr.

Lipsey's tests with the school board as soon as they are available.

Here are some statistics concerning mold according to Dr.

Lipsey

80% of mold is harmless

20% of mold is known to produce toxins

How does mold effect buildings?

Visible water marks or mold

Leaking in the ceiling

High levels of dirt or dust

How does mold effect people?

nasal stuffiness

eye irritation

wheezing

skin irritation

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