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However, superintendent Kim Cox said in the statement that soil sampling could not be done until air samples were taken around the school. She said air samples would better indicate where ground testing should occur. Cox also pointed out that students spend most of their time inside the school.

The district hired environmental and safety consulting firm Leader to review initial tests done at the district. Leader did not find any environmental dangers, but it recommended more testing be done.

Cox said local and state officials are working to secure funds for the district to conduct further
testing.

The superintendent also had a message for outside groups who have come to LeRoy to do their own testing, such as Robert Bowcock who works for environmental activist Erin Brockovich.

"As a District, we are not in need of Mr. Bowcock’s direct involvement, nor the involvement of others by whom we have been contacted, albeit their contact has not been made in such a public way.

Certainly, as they deem appropriate, if those individuals or entities wish to provide us with relevant information they believe would assist our efforts, they may do so."