Mold, Mismanagement, and Maintenance Fallout | Birmingham News

Bessemer City Schools is in turmoil after mold issues at the Abrams Pre-K Center forced its closure, with teachers spotting brown ceiling tiles as early as July — and despite cleaning efforts, tests confirmed dangerous levels. The Education Association has erupted, demanding the maintenance director’s resignation and calling for an independent audit of all school facilities, citing widespread safety failures from AC to sewage. Meanwhile, the district quietly extended his contract and gave him a $30K raise — fueling outrage. A video conference with the director is scheduled next week, but trust among staff is shattered, and pressure is mounting for accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49f335b693769c23