School HVAC, Mold, Building Safety, and Funding
Obama Elementary reopened after mold remediation, but moisture risks, testing transparency, delayed chiller replacement, and affected-material replacement remain unresolved; Bellevue precautions and Henrico HVAC problems also warrant follow-up. Voters approved a 1% sales tax projected to raise $47 million annually for school construction, while allocations against roughly $680 million in RPS facility needs remain unsettled.
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Updated Nov 10, 2026