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Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary School closed due to elevated particulate levels from a roof construction project.

The school will remain closed until after fall break, with students temporarily relocated to nearby campuses.

A district official acknowledged air intakes were not sealed during construction.

Several parents expressed anger at the Kyrene School District Governing Board meeting on Aug. 5 over the handling of air quality issues stemming from a school roof construction project.

“I’ve lost my faith in the district’s ability to keep my kids safe,” said Ryan Pfestzenreuter, the parent of three students at Kyrene de la Sierra.

The district announced the closure of the elementary school in Ahwatukee Foothills on Aug. 3 after initial testing showed "elevated p

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