Students could face a school holiday as Ohio heat index nears 102°F — but whether classes are canceled depends on one crucial building feature

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Some Avon Lake schools closed due to extreme heat while others remained open. Older buildings without air conditioning became unsafe for students and staff. This situation highlights infrastructure challenges for aging school facilities. Renovations are underway to install cooling systems in these older buildings. Future heat waves may no longer force similar school closures.