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Closure of one classroom
Published on Sep 6, 2018 19:43

Dear Good Hope families,

As we shared this week, 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.

Today, the decision was made to keep students out of Good Hope’s classroom #217. The decision was made due to a slightly higher-than-normal spore count – but NO visible mold – in the classroom. Crews completed a cleaning and dehumidification process in the room throughout the day. We did not believe that there was a need to dismiss students as the instance was 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 Good Hope 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 current weather conditions, in conjunction with the recent three-day weekend, were ideal for mold development.

As always, we appreciate your continued support and understanding.

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