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Mold Shutdown Forces School Closure | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary is shut down amid a mold crisis, forcing students to miss their first days of school — sparking outrage from parents who demand accountability. The district blames a broken chiller, rainy weather, and summer painting for the outbreak, despite knowing about HVAC issues since August. Critics say a full building inspection should’ve been done after initial mold findings. School officials note they’re working on a chiller replacement and ongoing maintenance, but funding shortages force them to prioritize only the worst problems — with over $17 million in needed repairs at…
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