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Berea elementary closed Friday due to heat, AC problems

Posted at 6:10 AM, Sep 13, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-13 06:10:01-04

BEREA, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Berea Community Elementary School will be closed Friday because of problems with the facility's air conditioning amid soaring temperatures.

In a post on the school's official Facebook page, Superintendent Diane Hatchett said "extreme heat" coupled with "issues with out HVAC system" spurred officials to make the decision.

The message was posted Thursday evening: