Class delayed a day after mould found in Tyndall Park school
École Stanley Knowles School delayed the start of the school year by one day after teachers found mould on chairs, rugs and other items during classroom setup. The "HVAC malfunction" required extensive cleanup and led to the one-day delay. Amanda Bell, a mother of four, noticed a strong mould smell in a hallway near the library in mid-August and alerted an employee, who contacted a custodian.
Administrators notified staff on August 24 about the mould issue and announced that employees would not be allowed inside the school for remediation work. The first day of classes has been rescheduled to September 10, replacing it with a professional development day. Teachers reported finding mould on various surfaces, and a university professor suggested that the mould was likely due to a leaky roof and aging HVAC system.
The source of the problem is a clogged valve in the HVAC system, and cleaning and remediation are expected to continue over the long weekend.
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