All SMP schools are planned to reopen on Wednesday, September 10th
(Widespread School Damage Reported as Minor)
Public schools fared well thru Hurricane Gustav with initial damage assessment characterized as minor. Maintenance personnel are already in cleanup mode as crews began tree debris removal, securing damaged canopies, awnings, and overhangs, and checking electrical and AC units for possible damage. Generally, a large number of schools reported some minor water intrusion via wind-forced perils: roof leaks, skylight leaks, and water seepage under exterior doors. District personnel are reacting quickly to mop up and dry impacted areas.
Other storm related damage reports included the following issues:
· Loss of some building flashings, gutters and awnings (many schools)
· Damage to exterior metal buildings: sheds, dugouts, canopies, fencing
· Numerous downed trees and branches (widespread)
· Damage to fencing around Morgan City High School stadium
· Significant damage to parent pickup areas at Shannon, Bayou Vista, and Hernandez
· Loss of corner exterior wall panel to Morgan City High Multipurpose building
· Downed light pole at Morgan City Junior High (pole fell on top of a classroom)
Maintenance crews continue to undercover minor damage at school sites as personnel continue building walkthroughs and equipment is reenergized.
Several school campuses are currently being used for staging areas during community recovery: Morgan City Junior High, Patterson High, and Gibbs Elementary. The district will continue to work closely with community recovery efforts to assist whenever needed.
The district is continuing to work aggressively to meet our target reopening date of Wednesday, September 10th. The current damage report is still a preliminary assessment.
I extend my thanks to the principals, assistant principals, custodians, maintenance workers and others who ventured out Tuesday, September 2nd to assess damage. Maintenance crews and school personnel will be out in full force to begin addressing hurricane-related damage issues. I am proud to see so many dedicated employees working to prepare our schools for reopening.
(Widespread School Damage Reported as Minor)
Public schools fared well thru Hurricane Gustav with initial damage assessment characterized as minor. Maintenance personnel are already in cleanup mode as crews began tree debris removal, securing damaged canopies, awnings, and overhangs, and checking electrical and AC units for possible damage. Generally, a large number of schools reported some minor water intrusion via wind-forced perils: roof leaks, skylight leaks, and water seepage under exterior doors. District personnel are reacting quickly to mop up and dry impacted areas.
Other storm related damage reports included the following issues:
· Loss of some building flashings, gutters and awnings (many schools)
· Damage to exterior metal buildings: sheds, dugouts, canopies, fencing
· Numerous downed trees and branches (widespread)
· Damage to fencing around Morgan City High School stadium
· Significant damage to parent pickup areas at Shannon, Bayou Vista, and Hernandez
· Loss of corner exterior wall panel to Morgan City High Multipurpose building
· Downed light pole at Morgan City Junior High (pole fell on top of a classroom)
Maintenance crews continue to undercover minor damage at school sites as personnel continue building walkthroughs and equipment is reenergized.
Several school campuses are currently being used for staging areas during community recovery: Morgan City Junior High, Patterson High, and Gibbs Elementary. The district will continue to work closely with community recovery efforts to assist whenever needed.
The district is continuing to work aggressively to meet our target reopening date of Wednesday, September 10th. The current damage report is still a preliminary assessment.
I extend my thanks to the principals, assistant principals, custodians, maintenance workers and others who ventured out Tuesday, September 2nd to assess damage. Maintenance crews and school personnel will be out in full force to begin addressing hurricane-related damage issues. I am proud to see so many dedicated employees working to prepare our schools for reopening.
3 comments:
Sherri Mitchell here...Anyone from Aucoin gone inside yet? I am heading home tonight so I'll be available for any needed preparation for school to start next Wednesday. I will be going to the school sometime this weekend to check on the library. Hope everyone is safe.
Please clarify start date for reopening of school. On the website and on Channel 7 in Morgan City it states, "St. Mary Parish School Board has extended the current school closure through Wednesday, September 10, 2008." That seems to mean school will reopen Thursday. On this blog it states school will reopen Wednesday. Again, please clarify. Thanks
Schools are set to reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Channel 7 has changed its information this morning.
And it was my fault...I changed the date but not the words on the website! I've fixed the problem now. My apologies!
sudu
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