An investigation into an “unusual odor” noticed last week at Franklin Elementary School found no concerns to student or staff health, Dolton West District 148 said Tuesday.

Superintendent Robert Nohelty signed a letter stating that assessments of air quality and mold spores within four classrooms found no water leakage or structural damage. The testing was conducted by Servpro, a professional cleaning and restoration company.

“The air quality was found to be as good or better than that outside our building during the time that testing monitors were in place,” Nohelty said in the letter.

Franklin School Principal Martez James sent out two letters to parents last week regarding the odor.

The Dolton Fire Department and Nicor Gas inspected the building last week and similarly found no issues to report, the second letter stated.

Air purifiers were installed in the affected classrooms, 22 and 24, and students with classes there were moved to other parts of the building, the district said.

Due to the results of the testing, students were scheduled to return Wednesday to the classrooms where the odor was detected. Air purifiers are expected to remain in the spaces until the end of the school year.

“Air quality monitoring will remain in place with another round of testing scheduled for early June,” Nohelty said.

Nohelty encouraged those with questions or concerns to contact the district at 708-841-2290.

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