October 9, 2013

Mr. Marvin Wilson Assistant Director, IEQ Cobb County School District 538 Glover Street Marietta, Georgia 30068 RE:

Sent Via E-mail: marvin.wilson@cobbk12.org

Post Remediation Confirmation Testing Mountain View Elementary School 3448 Sandy Plains Road Marietta, Georgia

GLE Project No.: 13000-13335 Dear Mr. Wilson: Pursuant to our scope of services, GLE performed post remediation confirmation testing following remediation activities at the Mountain View Elementary School located at 3448 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, Georgia. The following paragraphs briefly describe the procedures and methodology used during the confirmation sampling and presents our findings and conclusions. BACKGROUND GLE representative, Ms. Rachel Andrews, conducted post remediation confirmation testing activities on October 8, 2013, subsequent to an initial indoor air quality assessment investigation performed by GLE and remediation activities performed an outside contractor. The initial indoor air quality assessment was performed on September 10, 11, and 17, 2013, by GLE, which presented findings and provided a remediation protocol based on those findings (GLE Report Number 13000-13335 Preliminary Mold Investigation and Carbon Dioxide/Carbon Monoxide Monitoring, dated September 20, 2013). During the initial investigation, elevated mold spore concentrations were identified within classrooms A-9, E-5, D-5, and I-5 and within Walkways H and J. The initial assessment also provided recommendations to clean, HEPA-vacuum, and dry the areas in which elevated mold spore concentrations were reported. Please refer to Section 5.0 of the PMA report for a detailed discussion of the recommendations and scope of work

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Mr. Marvin Wilson GLE Project No. 13000-13335 October 9, 2013; Page 2 PROCEDURES AND METHODOLOGY GLE obtained indoor and outdoor baseline air samples from Mountain View Elementary School. The outdoor baseline samples were collected and analyzed to identify the regional occurrence and concentration of mold spores in the ambient outdoor air at the time of the sampling. The air samples were collected using Zefon Air-O-Cell cassettes and electric powered vacuum sampling pumps. Air samples were delivered, under strict chain-of-custody to EMSL Analytical, Inc. (EMSL) in Smyrna, Georgia, for mold spore analysis. All analytical results are presented as an attachment to this report. FINDINGS Factors affecting the interpretation of bio-aerosol air samples include the time of sampling, present indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, difficulties in quantification, and individual laboratory procedures. In general, if significantly greater spore levels are detected inside, either in total or by individual species, then bio-amplification has occurred. However, since molds do not always produce spores, the lack of indoor spore levels does not, in itself, indicate the lack of indoor mold growth. EMSL reported the following bio-aerosol air sampling results: 19710742 Classroom A-9 19710648 Classroom E-5 19710854 Classroom D-5 19710646 Classroom I-5 19710650 Walkway J Analytical results indicated the total mold spore counts to be less than the total spore count concentrations for the corresponding exterior (outdoor) air samples. In addition, no individual genera were detected at significantly greater concentrations than the corresponding exterior (outdoor) concentrations. These results of the aforementioned air samples are not indicative of bio-amplification. The laboratory analytical report is included in Attachment 1. 19710652 Walkway H Analytical results indicated the total mold spore counts to be significantly greater than the average total spore count concentrations for the corresponding exterior (outdoor) air samples. These results of the aforementioned air sample are indicative of bio-amplification. The laboratory analytical report is included in Attachment 1.

Mr. Marvin Wilson GLE Project No. 13000-13335 October 9, 2013; Page 3 GLE did not observe visible apparent mold growth during the initial investigation or the postremediation sampling event. Ventilation was provided to Walkway H through a series of exterior vents and a fan that exhausted air to the exterior of the walkway. The fan was reportedly operational on an as-needed basis. According to the Client, the area had recently been cleaned, which could possibly have aerosolized mold spores that were previously settled on interior surfaces, which may have entered the walkway through the exterior air supply. RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the results of the visual observations and sample analytical results at the times, locations, and conditions of the sampling event in classrooms A-9, E-5, D-5, and I-5 and within Walkway J, it is GLEs opinion that no further remediation is warranted within these sampled areas of the building at this time. Based on the sample analytical results within Walkway H at the time, location, and conditions of the final sampling event, GLE recommends continual air scrubbing using High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration units for approximately 24 to 48 hours. Additional cleaning of Walkway H may also be performed to reduce spore concentrations. Additional air sampling is recommended to confirm that Walkway H no longer contains elevated mold spore concentrations. LIMITATIONS Reasonable effort has been made by GLE personnel to locate and sample the affected area(s) for mold amplification. Mold growth may occur in various areas of a property where water/moisture leak(s) are not addressed. These areas include cavities/enclosures and adjacent building materials, which house plumbing/drainage lines and areas adjacent to the perimeter/enclosure system of the building. This investigation did not include additional samples in areas other than within classrooms A-9, E-5, D-5, and I-5 and within Walkways H and J. No destructive sampling measures were utilized during sampling; therefore, the potential for mold growth in these areas cannot be dismissed at this time. This report is intended to be used for construction activities; and is not intended to be used as a document to render health related opinions. The information contained in this report was prepared based upon specific parameters in force at the time of this report. The information herein is only for the specific use of the client and GLE. GLE accepts no responsibility for the use, interpretation, or reliance by other parties on the information contained herein, unless written authorization has been obtained from GLE.

Mr. Marvin Wilson GLE Project No. 13000-13335 October 9, 2013; Page 4 GLE Associates, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to serve as your consultant. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, GLE Associates, Inc.

Rachel Andrews Senior Project Manager RA/MBC/dd

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Michael B. Collins, CIH, CIEC Principal Certified Industrial Hygienist

ATTACHMENT I

Laboratory Analytical Results

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

2205 Corporate Plaza Parkway SE, Suite 200 Smyrna, GA 30080 Phone/Fax: (770) 956-9150 / (770) 956-9181 http://www.EMSL.com / atlantalab@emsl.com
Attn:

Order ID: Customer ID: Customer PO: Project ID: (404) 373-3844 (404) 373-3927 10/08/2013 10/08/2013 10/08/2013

071305600 GLEA51N

Rachel Andrews GLE Associates 1100 Spring Street NW Suite 820 Atlanta, GA 30309 13000-13335

Phone: Fax: Collected: Received: Analyzed:

Proj:

Test Report: Air-O-Cell Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391)
Lab Sample Number: Client Sample ID: Volume (L): Sample Location: 071305600-0001 19710742 150 A-9 071305600-0002 19710648 150 E-5 071305600-0003 19710854 150 D-5

Spore Types Asperisporium Alternaria Ascospores Aspergillus/Penicillium Basidiospores Bipolaris++ Chaetomium Cladosporium Curvularia Epicoccum Ganoderma Myxomycetes++ Pithomyces Stachybotrys Ulocladium Unidentifiable Spores Cercospora Deightoniella Mycoenterolobium Nigrospora Oidium Pestalotia Total Fungi Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment Pollen Analyt. Sensitivity 600x Analyt. Sensitivity 300x Skin Fragments (1-4) Fibrous Particulate (1-4) Background (1-5)

Raw Count
2 4 9* 2* -

Count/m
40 80 60* 10* -

% of Total
21.1 42.1 31.6 5.3 -

Raw Count
8 3 5 1* 7 2* 2* 1* 1* -

Count/m
200 60 100 7* 100 10* 10* 7* 7* -

% of Total
39.9 12 20 1.4 20 2 2 1.4 1.4 -

Raw Count
52 1 46 2* 4 2 -

Count/m
1100 20 970 10* 80 40 -

% of Total
49.5 0.9 43.7 0.5 3.6 1.8 -

17
-

190
21 7* 2 1 1

100
-

30
3* -

501
20* 21 7* 2 1 2

100
4 -

107
1* -

2220
7* 21 7* 2 1 2

100
0.3 -

Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Dreschlera/Exserohilum Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples.

Daoxin Li, PhD, Lab Director or Other Approved Signatory

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless othewise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed. EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted. Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc Smyrna, GA AIHA-LAP, LLC--EMLAP Lab 100662

Initial report from: 10/08/2013 14:41:31 For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com

Test Report SPVER3-7.30.1 Printed: 10/08/2013 02:41:31PM

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EMSL Analytical, Inc.

2205 Corporate Plaza Parkway SE, Suite 200 Smyrna, GA 30080 Phone/Fax: (770) 956-9150 / (770) 956-9181 http://www.EMSL.com / atlantalab@emsl.com
Attn:

Order ID: Customer ID: Customer PO: Project ID: (404) 373-3844 (404) 373-3927 10/08/2013 10/08/2013 10/08/2013

071305600 GLEA51N

Rachel Andrews GLE Associates 1100 Spring Street NW Suite 820 Atlanta, GA 30309 13000-13335

Phone: Fax: Collected: Received: Analyzed:

Proj:

Test Report: Air-O-Cell Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391)
Lab Sample Number: Client Sample ID: Volume (L): Sample Location: 071305600-0004 19710652 150 Walkway H 071305600-0005 19710646 150 I-5 071305600-0006 19710847 150 Outside I Building

Spore Types Asperisporium Alternaria Ascospores Aspergillus/Penicillium Basidiospores Bipolaris++ Chaetomium Cladosporium Curvularia Epicoccum Ganoderma Myxomycetes++ Pithomyces Stachybotrys Ulocladium Unidentifiable Spores Cercospora Deightoniella Mycoenterolobium Nigrospora Oidium Pestalotia Total Fungi Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment Pollen Analyt. Sensitivity 600x Analyt. Sensitivity 300x Skin Fragments (1-4) Fibrous Particulate (1-4) Background (1-5)

Raw Count
524 5 26 12 2* 1* 1 1* 1* 1

Count/m
11100 100 550 250 10* 7* 20 7* 7* 20

% of Total
92 0.8 4.6 2.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2

Raw Count
19 6 14 1* 3 3 1* -

Count/m
400 100 300 7* 60 60 7* -

% of Total
42.8 10.7 32.1 0.7 6.4 6.4 0.7 -

Raw Count
299 5 6 1 21 1* 3 2 1 1* 1 3* 1* 1 1

Count/m
6310 100 100 20 440 7* 60 40 20 7* 20 20* 7* 20 20

% of Total
87.7 1.4 1.4 0.3 6.1 0.1 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3

574
1* -

12071
7* 21 7* 1 1 2

100
0.1 -

47
1 -

934
20 21 7* 3 1 4

100
2.1 -

347
1 -

7191
20 21 7* 1 1 2

100
0.3 -

Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Dreschlera/Exserohilum Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples.

Daoxin Li, PhD, Lab Director or Other Approved Signatory

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless othewise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed. EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted. Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc Smyrna, GA AIHA-LAP, LLC--EMLAP Lab 100662

Initial report from: 10/08/2013 14:41:31 For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com

Test Report SPVER3-7.30.1 Printed: 10/08/2013 02:41:31PM

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EMSL Analytical, Inc.

2205 Corporate Plaza Parkway SE, Suite 200 Smyrna, GA 30080 Phone/Fax: (770) 956-9150 / (770) 956-9181 http://www.EMSL.com / atlantalab@emsl.com
Attn:

Order ID: Customer ID: Customer PO: Project ID: (404) 373-3844 (404) 373-3927 10/08/2013 10/08/2013 10/08/2013

071305600 GLEA51N

Rachel Andrews GLE Associates 1100 Spring Street NW Suite 820 Atlanta, GA 30309 13000-13335

Phone: Fax: Collected: Received: Analyzed:

Proj:

Test Report: Air-O-Cell Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391)
Lab Sample Number: Client Sample ID: Volume (L): Sample Location: 071305600-0007 19710650 150 Walkway J 071305600-0008 19710667 150 Outside Main Building 071305600-9901 Dummy Dummy Dummy

Spore Types Asperisporium Alternaria Ascospores Aspergillus/Penicillium Basidiospores Bipolaris++ Chaetomium Cladosporium Curvularia Epicoccum Ganoderma Myxomycetes++ Pithomyces Stachybotrys Ulocladium Unidentifiable Spores Cercospora Deightoniella Mycoenterolobium Nigrospora Oidium Pestalotia Total Fungi Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment Pollen Analyt. Sensitivity 600x Analyt. Sensitivity 300x Skin Fragments (1-4) Fibrous Particulate (1-4) Background (1-5)

Raw Count
1* 72 2 44 2* 20 1 1 1* 1* -

Count/m
7* 1500 40 930 10* 420 20 20 7* 7* -

% of Total
0.2 50.7 1.4 31.4 0.3 14.2 0.7 0.7 0.2 0.2 -

Raw Count
43 5 46 1 16 1 1 1* 1* 1 -

Count/m
910 100 970 20 340 20 20 7* 7* 20 -

% of Total
37.7 4.1 40.2 0.8 14.1 0.8 0.8 0.3 0.3 0.8 -

145
2 -

2961
40 21 7* 1 1 1

100
1.4 -

116
1* 1* -

2414
7* 7* 21 7* 1 1 2

100
0.3 0.3 -

Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Dreschlera/Exserohilum Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples.

Daoxin Li, PhD, Lab Director or Other Approved Signatory

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless othewise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed. EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted. Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc Smyrna, GA AIHA-LAP, LLC--EMLAP Lab 100662

Initial report from: 10/08/2013 14:41:31 For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com

Test Report SPVER3-7.30.1 Printed: 10/08/2013 02:41:31PM

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