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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
N.M. Health Officials Address Goddard H.S. Air Quality
Associated Press
ROSWELL — The state Department of Health says the Roswell school district should look at how to eliminate moisture at Goddard High School and hire an indoor air quality inspector.
Parents and others in Roswell have been concerned about the school's air quality and have called for tests on its heating and cooling system, ceiling and floor materials. The school board earlier this month said it will obtain another environmental test for the high school because residents continue to question the results of three earlier tests.
The state Department of Health, in a letter this week to Roswell Superintendent Mike Gottlieb, suggested the district control dampness, fix leaks, ensure good ventilation and make sure the school meets all building code standards. The department also said any indoor air quality inspector hired should belong to the Indoor Air Quality Association, a professional group set up to promote uniform standards and procedures in the industry.
None of the three companies that did environmental tests at the school had IAQA certification.
Gottlieb said the district will comply with the recommendations, including finding a company with certification to do testing.
"That's the most critical point," he said.
He would not speculate when a fourth test might be done.
More concerns were raised at the school when moldy sheet rock was discovered and removed during routine maintenance in the auto shop.
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