BISD start date pushes to Sept. 19
"It will take some getting used to," said
Teachers worked Wednesday to transition classrooms to the district's
Bloomington school district pushed its start date to Tuesday for students. Teachers will return Monday.
Damage to roofs and floors of all four campuses was deemed catastrophic by insurance representatives, said Superintendent
"Water came in and created problems with walls, floors and air condition units," Barnett said.
Officials made plans to shift students from non-operational areas on campuses to functioning areas, he said.
Temporary classrooms for
The campus' Media Center, or library, had originally been set to open, but an additional assessment made officials deem the area off-limits for another two weeks, Barnett said.
Pre-K through first grade could possibly be relocated to the
The new wing of the high school, library, computer lab and board meeting room will be used as high school classrooms, Barnett said.
The middle school building in the high school parking lot will accommodate all middle school students, he said.
The band hall and agriculture department buildings will open on a future date.
"You do what you have to do in a situation like this," Barnett said. "There is no blueprint; you do what works to get your kids in and start educating them."
Modulars, or portable buildings, will be ready in about three weeks, which will provide additional space, Barnett said.
Pickup and drop-off zones and transportation routes will also be adjusted, he said.
The district plans to be fully restored in January, Barnett said. This includes plans to repair damage to the district's football stadium.
An update will be sent to parents of elementary school students once plans are finalized, Barnett said.
"In times like these, it's going to be uncomfortable ... stay calm and understand we will get through this together," he said. "It will take all of us to make it work."
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