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Mold Found At School District Headquarters

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Channel: KMBC 9 · 2008 · News & Politics

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Mold has been found in an old Independence School District building where the superintendent and about 20 other employees fell ill.

Superintendent Jim Hinson said Wednesday the mold was uncovered by environmental workers inspecting the district's central office.

At a news conference Thursday afternoon, district officials said four types of mold were found, including black mold. The mold was found in the top two floors of the office building, officials said.

Last month about one-third of the employees began having respiratory problems, tingling or numbness in their arms and legs, muscle aches and fatigue.

In mid-March, the district moved the headquarters into a former car dealership. Hinson said some employees have told him they feel better since leaving the building. It's not clear how long workers will stay at the car dealership.

Neither staff members nor patrons at a senior center in the same building have reported similar health problems. A spokeswoman said the two facilities have separate ventilation systems.

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