Possible mold problem closes family center

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Possible mold problem closes family center

The Herald-Coaster

By Marquita

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 4:27 PM CST

http://www.herald-coaster.com/articles/2007/12/11/news/news01.txt

Head Start classes are being temporarily suspended at the

Family Development Center in Richmond after undesirable levels of

microbial growth caused a shutdown of the building.

After investigating the results of a roof leak, possible health

risks were discovered and the decision was made to suspend Head

Start classes and close the building for repairs. While the mold is

being removed, Head Start students will continue lessons at home

with the assistance of their parents, who were given resource

materials from teachers.

Newsome, communications director of W.S.S. Tri-County

Child Development Council Inc., said she hopes for a short

transition period, with the holiday break serving as an advantage

for cleanup efforts.

Alternative locations for classes are being evaluated, and classes

are expected to resume after the holiday break.