Not all of the rooms in the school have been tested yet, Blevins said. The fungus was discovered after complaints of respiratory problems were made to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on April 2, Blevins said. Edson said it's not unusual for students to complain of respiratory problems during springtime, when people often suffer from allergies to pollen. The school system had to get permission from the state Department of Education to close the school next week. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Stachybotrys is a greenish-black mold that can grow on wet wallboard.
Side effects can include nasal stuffiness, eye irritation or wheezing.
Severe reactions may include fever and shortness of breath. Students and parents will be notified today of the closing. Send This Story To A Friend Click here for today's headlines. Click here for the past seven day's headlines. Here's your chance to petition the government for a redress of grievances.