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Students emailed photos of mold they say is being covered up at this high school.
Northside High School Mold Reported by Teachers and Students
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Video of Northside HS Mold Story
May 4, 2006
School system not sure what's making teachers sick at Northside H. S.
Northside administrators say they're taking illnesses seriously
A News-7 crew found signs of water damage inside Northside, but no obvious signs of mold.
Students, however, emailed pictures of problem areas they say have been covered up.
More air quality tests are being conducted at Northside High School after several staff members complained of itchy
eyes and headaches on Wednesday.
Some believe mold is making teachers sick so News-7 asked for a tour of the school to see the problem firsthand. We
found plenty of water stains on the ceiling and a wall. Administrators say a leaky roof is causing it. "We found areas
that may be leaking, that have leaked in the past," Assistant Superintendent Allen Journell said. He added there is no
evidence that mold is making some teachers sick.
The school system plans to hire an outside firm to test the air at Northside next week. Teachers will help decide
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