Dear Redhawk family,

The New York State Department of Health’s Middletown District Office (DOH) conducted an assessment for lead in classrooms at the Liberty Elementary School on March 26 and March 31. DOH identified the presence of lead-based paint in several classrooms. We want to reassure families that the presence of lead-based paint alone does not pose a health risk. Lead-based paint becomes hazardous when it is damaged, chipping or peeling. The School District is working closely with DOH to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to address any areas where lead-based paint remediation is required, and to confirm that learning environments remain safe for students and staff.

As a reminder, water from all outlets that are used or could potentially be used for drinking or cooking were tested in the Liberty Elementary School in April 2025. All water outlets with levels of lead at or above the lead action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb) were immediately removed from service. The school retested all replaced outlets in May 2025 and the test results were below the action level.

If you have questions or concerns about lead exposure and your child’s health, we encourage you to contact your pediatrician. For additional information, we are sharing a resource from the New York State Department of Health: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/.  We will provide updates as they become available.

If you have any questions, email Questions@libertyk12.org.

​Sincerely,

Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent