Milton considers new school to avoid future mold problems

September 7, 2006

WCAX - Burlington,VT

MILTON, Vt. -- Town officials say a new Milton Elementary School

could be needed eliminate the problems posed by mold in the existing

building.

Almost 90 workers are scrambling to remove mold from the building

before classes resume Sept. 18, said Superintendent Holden Waterman.

The school's Aug. 30 opening was delayed to give workers time to

clean the building.

" There is a possibility that due to the damage that's been done over

the last 20 to 30 years, it's not possible to clean the rooms

appropriately and rebuild as we'd like to. Therefore, a new

structure would have to be built, " Waterman said.

Tests will be conducted on the foundation of the school building to

determine if water is seeping through the concrete.

About 75 percent of the elementary school was found to be

experiencing mold problems last month caused by excessive rain,

humidity, poor ventilation and drainage and a leaky roof.

Mold was found on walls, desks, carpets, books and other surfaces.

" With the roof, we could have a roofer out there next week, but what

kind of roof we want to put on there will be determined by the life

of that building _ how long we plan to be in there, " said Waterman.

The mold removal is on schedule. So far about 40 percent of the

building has been cleaned, Waterman said.

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Information from: The Burlington Free Press,

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