Few signs of mold found at school

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Few signs of mold found at school

Marietta Times - Marietta,OH*

By Erb, Special to The Times

http://www.mariettatimes.com/news/story/new1312_124200880421.asp

WILLIAMSTOWN — An inspection at town Elementary School over

possible mold in the building's basement classrooms has found little

cause for concern.

In a report issued to Wood County Schools by Bill Elswick, executive

director of the Office of School Facilities with the West Virginia

Department of Education, few signs of mold or other allergens were

found during the Jan. 10 inspection.

The inspection was requested by school and district officials after

a parent complained about a student's increased allergies, citing

mold in the school as a likely cause of the child's health problems.

The inspector conducted a physical inspection of the classroom in

question as well as several other rooms and bathrooms. No air

samples were taken as part of the inspection.

Last week's report detailed several findings, including areas of

apparent water intrusion in the school's mechanical room and office

restroom and a few stained ceiling tiles. The areas were found to be

dry and without mold, so the report recommended finding the source

of the water and thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting those areas.

Lawrence Hasbargen, assistant superintendent of facilities for Wood

County Schools, said the recommendations fit with current district

policies and procedures for such situations.

The report also recommended thorough cleaning of carpeted areas,

heating units and air conditioning units on a regular basis. The

inspection found little to indicate dirt or allergens in those

areas, and Hasbargen said regular cleanings using HEPA-filter

devices are part of the district's maintenance policies.