Staff members at Middle School of the Kennebunks will be tested for mold-related illnesses in response to numerous health complaints at the school.
Superintendent Andrew Dolloff last week said the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety will return to the district May 10 to 14 to conduct three health tests on employees.
The federal agency has been working with the school to find out what, or if, there are any mold problems inside the middle school walls because of the high number of health complaints.
NIOSH came to the school in February to run tests on the health of the employees but Dolloff said more tests are needed.
The health tests will measure lung capacity, a vision test and reactions to histamines that initiate allergic reactions. Another round of health tests may be conducted in August after staff members return from summer vacation and time away from the building.
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