BURLINGTON, N.C. — Monday was the first day of school for students in the Alamance-Burlington School System. The start of the school year was delayed after school officials say mold was discovered inside more than 30 schools, and with 16 of those containing toxic mold.
What You Need To Know:
- Sept. 11 was the first day of school for Alamance-Burlington School System
- ABSS says all 38 schools in its system have been cleared and passed remediation verification testing
- A district spokesperson, Les Atkins, says it was a typical first day of school with a lot of happy students and staff members
ABSS says all 38 schools in its system have been cleared and passed remediation verification testing. The district says it is using capital funds on safety and general maintenance, continuing projects on roof repairs, HVAC overhauls, remolding and renovations.
Some parents and students say they’re still anxious, however, about mold being inside the schools.
Amyiah Wilkins, a rising ninth grader, says she’s afraid to go back.
“I want to make sure that everything is clean because, you know, I don't want to get sick or anything and it's really bad. So I don't, I don't think I should even go either,” Wilkins said.
Nancy Vallem, mother of a ninth grader at Williams High School, says she’s happy he’s able to go back to school, but they’re still anxious about the mold.
“It's a big issue that kids could become sick from it. They could be like, in the long run, it could be bad for their health,” Vallem said.
A district spokesperson, Les Atkins, says it was a typical first day of school with a lot of happy students and staff members, calling it a great first day.