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Mold spores found in classrooms delay start of school year for Del Sur Elementary

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Del Sur Elementary is delaying the first day of school after several classrooms were determined to have mold, the school announced Wednesday. At least five classrooms were determined to have “moderately elevated levels” of mold, and four classrooms were found to have “elevated levels” of mold, the school stated on its website. School was scheduled to start on Thursday, but based on the results, it’s delaying its start until Tuesday, Aug. 18, or Wednesday, Aug. 19. This also includes the Extended Student Services (ESS) and preschool programs. “During preparations for the new school year, moisture-related concerns were identified in several classrooms at Del Sur Elementary. District teams have been working with third-party environmental professionals to address the situation,” the school said on its website . “Delaying the start of school is the most responsible course of action and will allow us the time needed to appropriately address the affected classrooms.” The classrooms are being