By Adam Pagnucco.
Yesterday, I wrote about school board testimony by New Hampshire Estates Elementary School PTA President Nancy McInerney describing mold at her school. I asked MCPS to comment. Following is the reply I received from the district.
One of many pictures showing mold provided by McInerney to the school board.
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We acknowledge the ongoing concerns regarding humidity and water infiltration at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School. Since August 2024, we have taken the following actions: our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) team conducted three complaint-driven investigations, the facility improvement team completed mold remediation, and dehumidifiers were installed in the lower-level wing.
To further address these issues, we have engaged a mechanical engineering firm to evaluate the HVAC system and recommend solutions for humidity control.
In addition, we are sending a team to the school immediately to investigate these most recent concerns.
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If the New Hampshire Estates Elementary School PTA wishes to comment, I will run their response.