Slippery Rock Area School District parents had to bundle up their children after issues with Moraine Elementary School’s boilers and heating system caused “unsatisfactory” temperatures.

In an email sent to district parents, superintendent Alfonso Angelucci said the temperatures at Moraine Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 20, were lower than what his school would consider acceptable for a learning environment.

“The issue with the boilers and heating system is being addressed this week. A better plan for more consistent checks regarding building temperatures will occur, as well,” Angelucci said.

Building principal Kristie Shulsky sent a message out to parents via the ParentSquare app Wednesday morning stating the building was cool and asking parents to make sure their children dress warmly.

District parents said Tuesday the school building was roughly 60 degrees. Outside temperatures were in the single digits and low-to-mid teens Tuesday.

Angelucci said Tuesday evening, the heating system and boilers are being addressed by technicians to minimize any lingering concerns.

“I want to apologize to our Moraine parents, our staff and especially our students for the unacceptable temperature of the building today,” Angelucci’s email said. “I feel confident that the measures that have been communicated to me today will help to ensure that this does not happen again.”