The death of a contracted custodial worker whose body was found inside Dunmore Elementary Center last week was "an isolated incident," Superintendent John Marichak said in a statement posted to the district's website.
"There is no present danger to our students or staff," Marichak added.
The death of Gary Porter is under investigation by Dunmore police and the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland said Thursday evening.
Porter, 81, of Dunmore, was discovered dead inside Dunmore Elementary Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27 Rowland said, adding that no further information would be released.
"We have been instructed not to make any further comments regarding the matter while the investigation is being conducted," Marichak similarly wrote in the district's statement.
The discovery of Porter's body took place the night before classes began for the new school year. Police and medical personnel were called, Marichak said.
"The Dunmore School District extends its sympathies and condolences to the family of this individual," he wrote. "We assure our students, staff and families have a safe learning environment."
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