Teachers and parents press district on health monitoring, follow‑up testing and pests

During the Q&A portion, middle school teacher Diane Nielsen asked whether a cleaned room could later reach a "dangerous level" of mold and whether prior cleaning would affect test results. Dr. Lynch explained that growth requires repeated moisture and that properly performed cleaning combined with functioning HVAC and filter systems should prevent rapid re‑growth; he said he would return Monday to make follow‑up testing recommendations.

A parent raised concerns about immune‑compromised students and asked whether nurse visits and inhaler use are tracked; district officials said nurses record visits and would contact parents if they noticed consistent issues. The parent also said her child's classroom (room 121) had an ant infestation; the superintendent said that room was included in the cleaning plan and that facilities would follow up.

Dr. Lynch emphasized that individuals with heightened sensitivities should consult their physicians, saying the sampling results suggested average children and staff should not expect problems but that individual medical decisions require medical guidance.