October 12,
2015 - Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) announces that the Learning
Development Center (LDC) will relocate to Austin Elementary, while
damage assessments and repairs are being made. LDC will remain
closed from Monday, October 12, through Thursday, October 15, 2015. The
education of LDC students will commence at Austin Elementary School on Friday,
October 16, 2015. Students of LDC are expected to remain at
Austin Elementary for a maximum of six weeks before returning to their home
based campus.
Bus pickups will be at the same time, with a slight delay in return from school, as students will be transported home from the Austin Elementary facility. Buses will be available for pick up each morning promptly at 8:30 a.m. from LDC.
Bus
transportation can either pick up students from home, or if parents prefer, at
LDC.
Currently, the
Property Restoration Company “Belfor”, a
leader in integrated disaster recovery and property restoration, is
promptly and professionally assessing and targeting each issue due to the
flooding from last Thursday. By
Belfor’s prompt and effective intervention, especially within the first 24
hours of the incident, EPISD can report that
- Dehumidification &
Drying recovery services have been provided. A total
of 50 fans have been placed in LDC, along with 20 dehumidifiers.
- Moisture readings are “dry” as of this morning.
- The Micro Ban Spray called “Shockwave” has been
administered throughout the entire campus as a preventative measure of
removal of any microorganisms.
- A
flood cut or removal of 3ft. of sheet rock will be removed from the
campus.
Belfor Property Restoration will provide a
certificate of completion and verification of work once LDC is ready to house
students.
We understand
the strain that families have been under with the uncertainty of when the
campus would reopen. Working together with parents, we can help students
stay safe and ensure our schools remain open. EPISD will ensure a smooth
transition for all LDC students, staff, and administration. 