Meeting held on mold found in Croton school

A meeting was held Monday night where medical experts, engineers and environmentalists were on hand to answer questions about the handling of a mold problem at a Croton elementary school. Parents say

News 12 Staff

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Nov 18, 2014, 8:23 AM

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Updated 3,691 days ago

A meeting was held Monday night where medical experts, engineers and environmentalists were on hand to answer questions about the handling of a mold problem at a Croton elementary school.

Parents say more than a dozen teachers have become sick because of mold inside Carrie Tompkins Elementary School.

Parents submitted questions hoping to get some answers, but many say they are still concerned that the problem was not properly addressed.

Photos from inside a classroom closet appear to show mold on the baseboard.

According to the Croton-Harmon School District, the mold was first discovered in the spring. They say a whole wing was replaced over the summer.

But, there is still an isolated area that is affected, forcing the district to close three classrooms.

Superintendent Dr. Edward Fuhrman says the concerns are being taken seriously. He says an environmental management company is working with the school to ward off any existing mold.

When News 12 asked Fuhrman if the school is safe, he responded, "What I can refer to is a report that says the building can be occupied. That's as good as I can say."

In a letter to parents and staff, Fuhrman says no compromise to air quality was found. The isolated area in the school remains closed to students and staff.

Parents say they just want transparency, and to get the building free of mold.