2 Wake County schools experience HVAC issues amid record-breaking heat: District

CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Two Wake County schools are experiencing issues with their HVAC systems Tuesday amid a rise in temperatures, district officials said.

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Officials with the Wake County Public School System confirmed to CBS 17 that HVAC issues are impacting Reedy Creek Middle School in Cary and Salem Elementary School in Apex.

According to Facilities and Operations Chief Mark Strickland, other schools are having minor air conditioning issues in some classrooms, but staff have been able to keep things running smoothly.

“Our principals are a great bunch,” Strickland said. “They are very adept at moving students to different places in schools that may be fully or don’t have a lot of flexibility. They still find creative ways to utilize gyms, art rooms, and media centers. I think they’ve done a really great job with it.”

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Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s on Tuesday.

Parents in the Wake County Public School System have expressed frustration with schools being canceled because of HVAC issues.

This new wave of HVAC issues comes after issues led to schools closing in WCPSS last school year. Leaders with the school district and county have weighed in on multiple solutions to the problem.

According to district officials, 21 chillers will be replaced by the end of the year. Crews are currently working on assessments and repairs.

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