ROSEMONT WILL REOPEN FOR CLASSES POLLEN ONLY POLLUTANT FOUND.Byline: Susan Abram Staff Writer LA CRESCENTA - A week after dozens of students complained of stinging eyes and difficulty breathing, Rosemont Middle School will reopen today, though six classrooms will remain closed until Monday for more cleaning. The Glendale Unified School District The Glendale Unified School District is a school district based in Glendale, California, United States. The school district serves the city of Glendale, portions of the city of La Cañada and the unincorporated communities of Montrose and La Crescenta. received a clean bill of health a certificate from the proper authority that a ship is free from infection. See also: Clean Wednesday from both the South Coast Quality Air Management District and the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County Fire Department's HazMat Division. All tests concluded that there were no abnormal air or dust particles in or around the classrooms, but the pollen count pollen count n. The average number of pollen grains, usually of ragweed, in a cubic yard or other standard volume of air over a 24-hour period at a specified time and place. was six times higher than normal, officials said. ``It was concluded by the air quality specialists that there was pollen that was blown naturally in the air, but concentrated in the classroom area because that particular wing is not yet air-conditioned,'' said Glendale Unified spokesman Vic Pallos. ``It was hot day. Teachers were using fans to help cool the rooms.'' Pallos said dust from construction on the school grounds, mixed with pollen, could have added to the severe reaction some students faced. Three dozen students and one teacher were taken to local hospitals last week, complaining of itchy itch·y adj. Having or causing an itching sensation. eyes and sore throats Sore Throat Definition Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza. . Interviews by the school district concluded that the students who exhibited severe reactions were most likely those who were sensitive to pollen. Though asbestos was found in ceiling tiles in two classrooms, the AQMD AQMD Air Quality Management District AQMD Action Quake Map Depot concluded that there were no abnormal levels. The tiles were removed over the weekend. Tests were retaken and no asbestos was found. ``We sampled many materials that could have asbestos and we didn't find any,'' said AQMD spokesman Sam Atwood. ``All was normal.'' Rosemont Assistant Principal Ron Sowers said students can expect a regular school day when they return. ``We have had more tests done at this school than has been done at any school,'' he said. `` We have been as forthright as we can with everybody. The kids are great and we're going to pick up right where we left off.'' Susan Abram, (818) 546-3304 susan.abram(at)dailynews.com |
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