CVUSD reports mold findings at Desert Mirage, Toro Canyon

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella Valley Unified School District reported mold findings at Desert Mirage High School and Toro Canyon Middle School.

District officials said they received results indicating positive mold findings in several shared areas of the schools, including the electrical room, library tech room, and the Desert Mirage Attendance Office. The two schools share a campus in Thermal.

"CVUSD has engaged certified environmental professionals to conduct independent assessments and guide the remediation process. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and the District is acting with urgency, responsibility, and transparency to address this matter and ensure a safe school environment," CVUSD wrote Wednesday.

The district said families and staff have been notified directly. Certified experts are overseeing each step of the process, and CVUSD will continue to communicate openly throughout the process.

Last month, CVUSD reported mold in two classrooms at John Kelley Elementary School. Parents allege black mold at the school as well, even filing seven lawsuits against the district. CVUSD officials have stated this was not the case, and there was no presence of black mold found. The district released the findings from a third-party agency.

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