Dear Kappa Parents,
Over the summer we discovered water damage that appears to have affected the air quality within the house. After house staff made a walk through of the house on August 15th mold was found and action was taken. A certified restoration company, Rainbow International, came in on Monday and conducted basement drying as well as surface and air cleaning. On August 19th, 2010 samples were taken from 25 areas within the house and were sent to EMSL Analytical Labs in Indianapolis for testing. The results found higher than normal levels of Aspergillus/Penicillium and Cladosporium, two types of mold, leading us to believe the water damage may have something to do with the high levels of mold in the house (I can forward the results to you if interested). The results were sent to Industrial Hygienist, Mr. John F. Beltz, CIH,CSP, who advised to close the house for approximately two weeks while a remediation protocol is followed and the cladosporium and aspergillus/penicillium spore levels in the basement are reduced to a safe and ideal level.
Here is our action plan:
1. Relocate in-house KKG’s to The Inn at DePauw. 23 rooms have been secured 8/22-9/3. A $ 15.00/day allowance has been placed on each ID card so they can eat at the Hub or the Inn during this time.
2. From the new samples taken and tested on 8/20/2010 the Industrial Hygienist will form a remediation plan that will be immediately implemented by Rainbow Restoration. This will include, but is not limited to, the continued use of hepa air cleaners in the basement, dehumidifiers and cleaning of all vertical and horizontal surfaces
3. After the remediation process is complete we will have the Industrial Hygienist back to retest the air and surfaces to make sure the air quality is back to a healthy level.
4. Once the remediation process is complete and the results indicate that it is safe for the girls back into the house they will.
I apologize for the inconvenience and hardship this causes the girls. The timing couldn’t have been worse, but I am amazed at their willing attitudes. The president, Sally Reasoner, is a true leader, and I have heard many positive comments about this adversity drawing the girls closer. One even mentioned that they thought of it as a two-week vacation at a nice hotel that was close to the library! Please know that we have your daughters’ best interests and safety at heart.
I am happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
Karen R. Jackson
678-427-4665
Iota House Board
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