By a one vote margin of five to four, The Middletown Board of Education upheld Dr. Eastwood's recommendation to dismiss a non instructional employee who had complained of an adverse reaction to mold spores in Chorley. After complaining that both he and his daughter suffered from respiratory problems they associated with exposure to mold spores in Chorley's air, he was informed by his superior in the school administration that, " He was not a team player ", and would be dismissed.
As is typical in these situations, his dismissal was attributed to his work performance, and signed letters attesting to the quality of his work were ignored. Despite claims by the administration that there is no mold problem in Chorley, and that all water leaks in the roof have been corrected, we at Inside Midddletown Schools have been informed that Chorley's roof still periodically leaks. According to the State Health department, the existence of a leaking roof is sufficient grounds for potential litigation for mold. At this time, it is uncertain whether or not this former employee will sue on behalf of his daughter and himself for alleged exposure to mold spores and/or will sue the district over his dismissal claiming he was a "whistle blower".
