Austin ISD fourth grader shining light on leaks, mold at school

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 10-year-old student got the attention of trustees with the Austin Independent School District this week.
Ava Georg, a fourth grader at Menchaca Elementary School in south Austin, stepped up to the microphone to speak during the public comments portion of the Austin Independent School Board meeting Monday night to share concerns about her campus, and advocate for a new building.
“A couple weeks ago during the STAAR test water came into my classroom from the bathroom