GEN: Water Damages and Mold

[driskell <driskell@ECIS.COM>]

Help!  My textbooks (High School 9-12) are coming back with water
damage.  Some are "minor" damages (swimsuit or leaky water bottle put in
backpack with books).  Some are major damages (books left on grass in
rain during a soccer game).  I'm having a "discussion" with
administration regarding water damages as I want to fine negligent
students as a consequence so they will be more careful next time.
Adminis caving to parent complaints because fine money wouldn't be used
torepair damages.  In the worst damages, books have begun to grow mold.
I've been told to scrape it off with an eraser and "you can't tell it's
been there".  I know better, but need some support from those of you who
have experience in this.
Do you fine for water damages?  If so, how much?
Have you had experience with mold on books?  Is mold a health hazard?
Will it spread from original spot on book?  Does it matter how big it is
when discovered (pin head size or watch battery size)?
As an aside, do any of you have trouble with water damage due to outdoor
lockers?
Any help you can give me  will be most appreciated.

Bennie Driskell
Library Technician
Deer Valley High School
Antioch, CA
Bennie_Driskell@antioch.k12.ca.us

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