Indoor Air Quality Reports

Monomoy Regional Middle School Indoor Air Quality

This chart reviews the air quality testing done at Monomoy Middle School, along with the recommendations for remediation from the experts and the steps taken to implement those recommendations. The information is presented in reverse chronological order, with the most recent testing listed at the top.

Reason for Testing	Date of Testing	Description	Conducted By	Summary of Findings	District Response	Report Link
Periodic precautionary air tests	December 2024	Air quality test in three locations in the building and three external locations for comparison	Frank Zelinski of Safe-n-Dry	See Report Link for details	Further cleaning and investigation of areas with the highest readings, investigating possible leaks under the sink and if necessary removing part of the sink in room B125. Ensure air purifiers already in place are functioning and filters are being replaced on schedule, explore the need for further air purifiers.	Dec2024
Staff Inquiry/ Window Leak	November 20, 2024	Inspection of library – visual and surface samples	Marina Brock, Soteria, EHS	Elevated moisture on flooring near previous water intrusion, water-damaged books, some aspergillus detected but levels and state-suggested remediation of moisture had been effective.	Disposal of damaged books. Monitoring of impacted areas to ensure they dry out and no mold is detected. Routine inspections for mold. Cleaning, clearing of storage areas to minimize risk of mold.	Nov2024-3
Staff Inquiry/ Post-Abatement Tests	November 13, 2024	Air tests from room E119 (post-abatement)	Frank Zelinski of Safe-n-Dry	Significant reduction to levels of spores detected.	Ongoing cleaning and air purification.	Nov2024-2
Staff Inquiry	November 4, 2024	Air tests from room E119	Frank Zelinski of Safe-n-Dry	Some levels of Aspergillus detected, some other spore type levels similar or lower than control (exterior) tests.	Enhanced cleaning of room. Repair to flooring beneath cabinet (gap in concrete slab). Replacement of window sills.	Nov2024-1
Staff Inquiry	September 11, 2024	Following reports of mold in classroom, further mold tests (surface and air) were conducted	Frank Zelinski of Safe-n-Dry	Airborne mold spores extremely low/non-existent. High levels of Cladosporium in some surface tests.	Focused cleaning / HEPA vacuum of classroom. Continuing use of air purifiers.	Sept2024
Summer 2024 Post-Remediation Testing	August 21, 2024	Testing to confirm success of remediation	Frank Zelinski of Safe-n-Dry	Improved air quality and no evidence of stachybotrys. Some areas continue to have elevated levels of Aspergillus and Cladosporium.	Continue with increased surface cleaning of targeted areas. Installation of air purifiers.	Aug2024
Summer 2024 Testing and Remediation	July 30, 2024	Testing in response to visible mold and discoloration of ceiling tiles and presence of humidity in building	Frank Zelinski of Safe-n-Dry	Results varied by location. However, some samples showed high levels of Aspergillus and Cladosporium. Surface tests of ceiling tiles and wall in room E114 found evidence of stachybotrys	Abatement of mold in ceiling tiles and drywall: The district contracted with ServPro to remove ceiling tiles from the main office and the SROs office, as well as a section of drywall from room E114. Installation of additional air purifiers. Additional surface cleaning. Survey of window sills, and removal and replacement of most damaged sills.	July2024-1
Siding Replacement Project	July 29-31, 2024	Testing of the building envelope: These tests were conducted as part of the siding replacement project	Raymond Design Associates (Architectural firm), and sub-contractors	Evidence of water damage and water intrusion around windows. Indoor air quality within acceptable human comfort range however concerns related to ventilation system and water damage.	Long-term project to replace building siding and roof. Survey, repair, and maintenance of exhaust fans in classrooms. Removal and replacement of window sills. Patching of building exterior where possible.	July2024-2
Concern around perceived dampness	October 27, 2023	Limited indoor air quality sampling and a visual assessment.	Vertex Companies LLC	General IAQ parameters appeared to be within acceptable human comfort range for temperature and Carbon Dioxide, and humidity was higher than recommended levels to minimize mold growth. Water damage was observed, but areas of suspected visible mold growth were not observed.	Removal and replacement of water-damaged materials (internal/external), and HVAC maintenance and repairs, increased ue of dehumidifiers.	Oct2023-2
Staff Inquiry	October 26, 2023	Visual and odor inspection of room E114	Marina Brock, Barnstable County	Odor detected in room E114 and office space. Concerns raised about flooring, lack of sealant in classroom storage and concrete slab.	Installation of flooring beneath classroom cupboards to act as a barrier between the classroom and the concrete slab.	Oct2023
Staff Inquiry	September 19, 2023	Indoor Air Quality tests (CO2, CO, Humidity, Temperature) and surface area tests. (room B136 and adjacent rooms)	Marina Brock, Barnstable County	No identified flowering or viable mold growth detected, concerns raised about the condition of the carpet.	Replacement of carpet. Removal of tree/organic matter outside of room. Operation of dehumidifier and air filter. Cleaning and removal of clutter, debris from other classrooms.	Sept2023
Staff Inquiry	December 16, 2022	Investigation of classroom odor. Visual inspection, moisture testing.	Marina Brock, Barnstable County	Strong smell of mildew, appeared to come from uninvent, identification of damp building exterior.	Maintenance of ventilation system. Further investigation of building exterior.	Dec2022
Staff Inquiry	June 21, 2022	Visual and odor inspection of two science classrooms.	Marina Brock, Barnstable County	No evidence of mold found.	Ongoing project to replace carpet throughout building.	June2022
Staff Inquiry	September 2, 2021	Visual test and surface tests of science labs.	Marina Brock, Barnstable County	Cladosporium found on seat of an upholstered chair and in small area on floor next to wall. Saprophytic fungi (Rhizopus) found on carpet.	Enhanced cleaning and decluttering of room.	Sept2021
Staff Inquiry	January 11, 2020	Air quality test in RM E114, E112, and outside	Universal Environmental Consultants	Some increased levels of aspergillus/ penicllum in one area (rm E114, by board), otherwise similar to outside levels.	Cleaning and further investigation	Jan2020