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LCIS RESPONDS TO FACILITY INQUIRIES: STATE HEALTH VISIT CONFIRMS ELEVATED HUMIDITY, SCHOOL EVALUATING HVAC & CLEANING PROPOSALS
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FAYETTEVILLE, IN — Following community concerns regarding facility conditions at Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS), school administration has issued a formal response addressing the operational status of the building's climate control systems and indoor environment.
In a statement signed by Director of Schools Joanne Symcox, LCIS acknowledged ongoing performance issues with portions of the HVAC system, specifically regarding its ability to manage temperature and humidity levels during periods of high outdoor humidity.
Key Details from LCIS Administration:
- State Health Inspection: The Indiana Department of Health’s Indoor Air Section recently inspected the Fayetteville facility and officially observed elevated humidity levels.
- Mold Testing Status: School officials state they have not yet received a completed laboratory assessment confirming the presence of mold inside the building.
- Immediate Corrective Actions: LCIS reports taking immediate steps to minimize outdoor air infiltration and lower indoor moisture. Administration is actively reviewing professional cleaning proposals alongside long-term HVAC repair and replacement options.
- Contractor Oversight: The school’s HVAC contractor is evaluating the system, and LCIS has demanded a written corrective-action plan covering cooling, ventilation, and humidity management.
School leadership emphasized that the facility remains operational and that maintaining a safe environment for students and staff remains their top priority. LCIS stated it will continue working with state officials and contractors as corrective measures progress.
Public records requests remain pending for official inspection logs, vendor estimates, and state indoor air quality reports.
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