Parents frustrated over broken AC at Henrico elementary school

Parents at Skipwith Elementary School in Henrico County say they are frustrated over a broken air conditioning system that has left students sweltering as temperatures climb into the 90s.

Two parents, who asked to remain anonymous, say the problem has persisted for months and affects multiple areas of the school.

"The office doesn't have air, the annex building doesn't have air, the gym doesn't have air," one parent said.

The parents say students have been visibly affected by the heat, particularly during afternoon physical education classes held inside the building.

"The kids have come home complaining how hot it was, especially during the late afternoon, when they have PE, and they're still inside doing PE, and it's miserably hot," one parent said.

The concerns are not new.

Parents say the building has struggled with climate control throughout the school year.

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