Mold Crisis Forces School Closure Extension | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Barack Obama Elementary remains closed as new mold discoveries—on laptops and instruments—force a pause on the plan to relocate students to Clark Springs. Superintendent Jason Kamras called moving kids too costly and logistically messy, especially with potential back-moves. Teachers found the mold Monday, just days after air tests deemed most areas safe, sparking parent frustration over rushed decisions. Supplies damaged will be replaced; full cleaning and testing of all rooms are underway. While some rooms may still show elevated—but not unhealthy—mold levels, monthly monitoring will resume…