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flag Teachers demand permanent fixes after water leaks, including possible sewage, hit a Hawaii classroom, worsening safety at aging school.

flag Teachers at Kealakehe Elementary School on Hawaii Island are demanding permanent solutions for ongoing plumbing leaks, including a recent incident where water—described by some as possibly sewage—dripped into a third-grade classroom, causing distress and nausea among students. flag The school’s aging infrastructure, with buildings 50 to 55 years old, has led to repeated failures, with only one upper-floor bathroom functional. flag Despite multiple repair requests since October and a recent work order, temporary fixes have disrupted access to facilities, prompting student accidents and safety concerns. flag The Hawaii Department of Education confirmed the water was clear, not sewage, and said cleanup and repairs were underway, but teachers and union leaders say inaction has worsened conditions and urge long-term fixes.

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