Re: Visit today to daughter's school

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Here's an idea?

If your that susceptable to mold, go sit at her desk for a while. Thats what

I did, I couldn't sit at her desk more than 5 min. I felt it in 30 seconds. My

duaghters classroom was chemicals but I got a good sence of what she felt

If it is mold take her out of the school.

#1 rule AVOID, AVOID AVOID.

I'm sorry your baby not doing well. I hope she feels better soon.

a

Sharon <shha2002@...> wrote: My daugter has

been sick now for a week with chest cold, fever,

headaches, loss of appetite and nausea. She has fatigue and today I

took her to the doctor, She does not have strep but I did mention

mold. They know nothing about mold so I wasn't expecting anything

there. My husband and I are not sick and I am highly susceptable to

mold so I don't think it's my house. I went to the school to see if I

could voice my concern about mold. Although I was not subtle I was

direct and the risk manager is going to call me back. This is what I

found out. They have tile ceilings and noticable water spots on some of

the tiles. They had the roof replaced this past summer and it rained

while it was being replaced. The roof is flat. The school is old

perhaps 40 years old. This is the forth time my daughter has been out

of school this school year with the same illness but not the chest

cold.

I don't know what to do. Help.

Sharon Hanson

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[Guest guest]

Sharon,

As a teacher who is now disabled by a sick school and a son who was

highly reactive in the school next door, you need to go online to

schoolmoldhelp and start reading all you can. At my school the nurse

sent all the kids who were burning up in my room back to room and did

not record the reactions. The parents who brought the issue to our

principal were basically ignored like it was no big deal. Risk

management did nothing even though according to the EPA our school

district was thoroughly trained in indoor air quality issues. OSHA

told me sorry but it's all political. During the three years I've been

out on disability talking to disabled teachers all over this nation,

it seems to be the same story. From what I've experienced and seen in

different states, not many districts are going to cooperate with you

due to the liability issues. If I knew then what I know now about sick

buildings I would have taken my son out the first day of his

complaints and home schooled him. He is extremely chemically sensitive

now which has changed his entire life. If you need home schooling

options I've been with K12 virtual academy and am very happy with the

curriculum. They are in nine states I believe. If you want to explore

that option, feel free to contact me offline.

Don't wait to go to schoolmoldhelp. There is a section for parents...

[Guest guest]

I wish I had a plan. As a teacher, I followed all the proper

channels to try to get a mold situation taken care of and I'd say it

was mostly ineffective. The " remediation " was minimal, I'm now on

medical leave, and my mental stability is in question.

As far as I can tell, most schools will politely listen to your

complaints and then do nothing. If there is a healthier part of the

building, perhaps you can request a transfer for your daughter. Be

aware that the school could make matters worse--like when my school

ripped down 16 tiles and scattered mold and dust everywhere, then

left the tiles in the hallway for a week (until I complained about

that. NOTHING was ever done that wasn't proceeded by a

complaint/reminder from me.)

So, unless this school is exceptional, I doubt they'll be putting a

lot of effort/money into remediating an old building. How long are

you willing to let your daughter be in that environment?

Maybe others have ideas that might work...I'm just too disillusioned

by my experience. If I had to do it again, I'd probably still fight

for decent air for me and my students. But it did cost me---my

health, my reputation, perhaps my job. These may be temporary

losses...still, it's a high price to pay and not much to show for it.

I wish you the best.

[Guest guest]

moldyunderdog, you are so right! When my school began some minor renovations

is when I was at my worst. When I finally had proof that the building was

making me sick they decided to rip up the wet carpet, tear down some of the

stained ceiling tiles and clean the window AC units. Dust and dirt was every

where and things got even worse.When it rained buckets lined the hall and

classrooms. They were never forced to do anything, school is still open and

another young teacher very sick. No doubt students as well. Inspections were

done each one was worse than the first showing many types of toxic molds.

Parents and teachers were never given the reports, they were only told that it

was

nothing to worry about and it would be cleaned up.

I complained, wrote letters, talked to parents and was treated like a leper.

I couldn't go back and since it was a private school I had no were else to

go. It is an ongoing nightmare across this country and really am frightened

for the children. They are the future leaders of America and they will be too

sick to do anything. Most of our schools are in terrible condition with

teachers, students and staff spending many hrs. a day in third world country

conditions! I don't know when schools will consider water damage a high

priority

but I hope and pray I see it in my lifetime!!!

God Bless all the children. They depend on adults to take care of them and I

don't see it happening, do you?

Sue

I wish I had a plan. As a teacher, I followed all the proper

channels to try to get a mold situation taken care of and I'd say it

was mostly ineffective. The " remediation " was minimal, I'm now on

medical leave, and my mental stability is in question.

As far as I can tell, most schools will politely listen to your

complaints and then do nothing. If there is a healthier part of the

building, perhaps you can request a transfer for your daughter. Be

aware that the school could make matters worse--like when my school

ripped down 16 tiles and scattered mold and dust everywhere, then

left the tiles in the hallway for a week (until I complained about

that. NOTHING was ever done that wasn't proceeded by a

complaint/reminder from me.)

So, unless this school is exceptional, I doubt they'll be putting a

lot of effort/money into remediating an old building. How long are

you willing to let your daughter be in that environment?

Maybe others have ideas that might work...I'm just too disillusioned

by my experience. If I had to do it again, I'd probably still fight

for decent air for me and my students. But it did cost me---my

health, my reputation, perhaps my job. These may be temporary

losses...still, it's a high price to pay and not much to show for it.

I wish you the best.

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for telling me your story. I know only too well that what you

say is the norm. I may end up home schooling my daughter as I don't

want her to be a total invalid the rest of her life which happens as

a result of mold exposure.

Why is it that innocent people are allowed to rot while the rotten

rule. It makes no sense to me.

Sharon

>

> I wish I had a plan. As a teacher, I followed all the proper

> channels to try to get a mold situation taken care of and I'd say

it

> was mostly ineffective. The " remediation " was minimal, I'm now on

> medical leave, and my mental stability is in question.

>

> As far as I can tell, most schools will politely listen to your

> complaints and then do nothing. If there is a healthier part of

the

> building, perhaps you can request a transfer for your daughter. Be

> aware that the school could make matters worse--like when my school

> ripped down 16 tiles and scattered mold and dust everywhere, then

> left the tiles in the hallway for a week (until I complained about

> that. NOTHING was ever done that wasn't proceeded by a

> complaint/reminder from me.)

>

> So, unless this school is exceptional, I doubt they'll be putting a

> lot of effort/money into remediating an old building. How long are

> you willing to let your daughter be in that environment?

>

> Maybe others have ideas that might work...I'm just too

disillusioned

> by my experience. If I had to do it again, I'd probably still

fight

> for decent air for me and my students. But it did cost me---my

> health, my reputation, perhaps my job. These may be temporary

> losses...still, it's a high price to pay and not much to show for

it.

>

> I wish you the best.

>

[Guest guest]

I had a similar experience. I did work in a moldy

trailer in the Central Valley for 13 years-sick all

the time. Finally got a dr. who listened, and took me

out of the trailer. My name was mud in the district.

Did cost me my rep, I left that job and found another

one in another school district. But the cost of

moving, and starting all over again, was horrendous.

Do you know of any lawyers who might listen? Hope you

are doing well. . I am in Ca.

--- ssr3351@... wrote:

>

> moldyunderdog, you are so right! When my school

> began some minor renovations

> is when I was at my worst. When I finally had proof

> that the building was

> making me sick they decided to rip up the wet

> carpet, tear down some of the

> stained ceiling tiles and clean the window AC units.

> Dust and dirt was every

> where and things got even worse.When it rained

> buckets lined the hall and

> classrooms. They were never forced to do anything,

> school is still open and

> another young teacher very sick. No doubt students

> as well. Inspections were

> done each one was worse than the first showing many

> types of toxic molds.

> Parents and teachers were never given the reports,

> they were only told that it was

> nothing to worry about and it would be cleaned up.

> I complained, wrote letters, talked to parents and

> was treated like a leper.

> I couldn't go back and since it was a private

> school I had no were else to

> go. It is an ongoing nightmare across this country

> and really am frightened

> for the children. They are the future leaders of

> America and they will be too

> sick to do anything. Most of our schools are in

> terrible condition with

> teachers, students and staff spending many hrs. a

> day in third world country

> conditions! I don't know when schools will consider

> water damage a high priority

> but I hope and pray I see it in my lifetime!!!

> God Bless all the children. They depend on adults to

> take care of them and I

> don't see it happening, do you?

>

> Sue

>

>

>

>

> I wish I had a plan. As a teacher, I followed all

> the proper

> channels to try to get a mold situation taken care

> of and I'd say it

> was mostly ineffective. The " remediation " was

> minimal, I'm now on

> medical leave, and my mental stability is in

> question.

>

> As far as I can tell, most schools will politely

> listen to your

> complaints and then do nothing. If there is a

> healthier part of the

> building, perhaps you can request a transfer for

> your daughter. Be

> aware that the school could make matters worse--like

> when my school

> ripped down 16 tiles and scattered mold and dust

> everywhere, then

> left the tiles in the hallway for a week (until I

> complained about

> that. NOTHING was ever done that wasn't proceeded by

> a

> complaint/reminder from me.)

>

> So, unless this school is exceptional, I doubt

> they'll be putting a

> lot of effort/money into remediating an old

> building. How long are

> you willing to let your daughter be in that

> environment?

>

> Maybe others have ideas that might work...I'm just

> too disillusioned

> by my experience. If I had to do it again, I'd

> probably still fight

> for decent air for me and my students. But it did

> cost me---my

> health, my reputation, perhaps my job. These may be

> temporary

> losses...still, it's a high price to pay and not

> much to show for it.

>

> I wish you the best.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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