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Mold, Budgets, and Broken Chillers | Richmond News
Mold cleanup is moving forward at Barack Obama Elementary, with the auditorium and one classroom cleared, while testing expands to the top floor and deep cleaning on the middle floor wraps up this weekend. The crisis stems from a malfunctioning chiller, but the real problem? A chronic funding shortfall. Obama alone needs $11 million in repairs, yet the district’s budget only covers $9.9 million across all schools for critical infrastructure like roofs and HVAC systems. Councilmember Kenya Gibson, who once served on the school board, is pushing for action — federal funds meant to help were…
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