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With faculty members at more than 50 schools complaining of problems, officials say it’s ‘inevitable’ there will be more early releases when traditional schools start Monday.
North Carolina school districts need millions to fix HVACs; What it means for COVID transmission WTVD
As the CDC touts ventilation as a key component to reduce COVID-19 transmission, North Carolina public school districts face millions of dollars in deferred HVAC maintenance. I don t believe, as a whole across the state, that we were prepared for those things, said Allison Griffin, a teacher in Franklin County.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) publishes a facility needs report every five years.
The latest report from 2015 revealed the state s needs exceeded $8 billion. HVAC-related updates accounted for $342 million.
Griffin said before COVID-19, air quality and mold in her school were a concern for her. Over the past year, these fears amplified under the threat of COVID-19.