Positive mold findings confirmed in two CVUSD classrooms, District says full remediation underway

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - Coachella Valley Unified School District officials say a full remediation is being performed after testing confirmed positive mold findings in two classrooms at John Kelley Elementary School in Thermal.

News Channel 3 asked the District about reports of the mold at John Kelley after a viewer reached out.

The District responded that it "remains steadfast in its commitment to the health and safety of all students, staff, and families," and that once the mold was reported, students and staff from the two classrooms were immediately relocated.

Environmental testing firm Safeguard EnviroGroup conducted testing of the affected area and created a report of findings which served as a guide for the next steps. The District hired SERVPRO to carry out the remediation in the affected area following strict safety standards.

 CVUSD says a final report will be made public once the cleanup is complete, and another round of testing will verify if the area is safe before any students and staff return.

The District calls this a top priority and says, "We are acting with urgency, responsibility, and transparency to address this issue and ensure a safe learning environment. The CVUSD school community can be assured that certified experts are overseeing every step and that we will continue to communicate openly throughout the process.