School Librarian from Moldy Library Faces Dismissal

A Liberty High School (NY) librarian who complained about moldy conditions in her library, and who went on sick leave in 2004, is now fighting for her job according to this Times Herald-Record article. “In 2005, the feds issued a report citing numerous health threats caused by mold, water leaks and damage in the three schools of the district.” She faces a hearing on March 26 to determine if the district can fire her. Her colleagues are behind her and will present a petition in her defense.

“She hasn’t done anything to warrant being fired except for coming to school every day in a library full of mold causing her to be sick,” faculty association President Tim Hamblin said.