(9/5/18) - Isolated incident of mold
Published on Sep 5, 2018 14:55

Dear Eagle View families,
 
As we shared yesterday, our maintenance and custodial crews have been working hard to complete daily visual inspections in all of our buildings due to high humidity and temperatures, which are ideal conditions for mold growth.
 
This morning, a small and isolated surface area of mold was identified in Eagle View’s classroom #120. The students in this classroom were immediately relocated to another room in the building and crews immediately began to clean and dehumidify the room. Parents of students in this room were directly notified of the findings. We believe the frequent opening and closing of a refrigerator in the room, combined with high temperatures, caused higher-than-normal humidity levels in the area where the small patches of mold formed.
 
We do not believe that there was a need to dismiss students as the instance was small, confined, and isolated in one room.
 
As we have shared previously, Cumberland Valley School District has been extremely proactive in combatting mold. Intensive visual searches, proactive dehumidification, and thorough cleanings occurred throughout the summer, in combination with daily cleanings and inspections. These proactive and preventative measures will continue at Eagle View and across the District.
 
Mold that was clearly not present during summer cleaning can develop unseen. It is important to remember that mold can grow in as little as 24 to 48 hours, sometimes not accompanied by musty smells and not easily seen in well-lit spaces. Our recent weather conditions, in conjunction with the three-day weekend, were ideal for mold development.
 
As always, we appreciate your continued support and understanding.