Mold Remediation
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Fort Bend ISD identified the existence of non-airborne mold at Barrington Place Elementary (BPE) in June 2022. As a result, the campus will be closed for the 2022-23 school year and students will be assigned to nearby schools while renovations and remediation take place.
Students and staff will be placed in classrooms at Sugar Mill, Meadows and Lakeview elementary schools.Placements will be as follows:
- Pre-K and Early Childhood Special Education will relocate to Sugar Mill Elementary
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades will relocate to Meadows Elementary
- 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will relocate to Lakeview Elementary
Complete remediation and renovations at Barrington Place are scheduled to be completed before the start of school in August 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When did the District discover the non-airborne mold issue at BPE?
Minor mold growth was initially reported in late May 2022 on a few small sections of walls at the campus. This is not uncommon, as mold particles are found in the air at all times. FBISD’s Facilities Department performed the EPA-approved standard cleaning procedure using an anti-microbial cleaning agent to remove the mold.
Further testing was conducted to ensure there was no mold growth inside the walls. Results indicated there were no concerns within the walls, but mold was discovered in the insulation above the ceiling that surrounds the chilled water piping.
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What school will my student be moved to and for how long?
Barrington Place Elementary students and staff will be placed in classrooms at Sugar Mill, Meadows and Lakeview elementary schools.
Placements will be as follows:
- Pre-K and Early Childhood Special Education will relocate to Sugar Mill Elementary
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades will relocate to Meadows Elementary
- 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will relocate to Lakeview Elementary
Complete remediation and renovations at Barrington Place are scheduled to be completed before the start of school in August 2023.
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Will my children who are in different grades, be assigned to different campuses?
Students will be assigned by grade levels to host campuses.
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Do I need to register my student at their newly assigned host campus?
Children zoned to BPE who are new to Fort Bend ISD will register with Barrington Place staff or the host campus staff. Returning BPE students do not need to register again with BPE or with their host campus.
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How long will BPE students and staff be displaced?
Repairs at BPE are expected to be complete before the beginning of school in August 2023.
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Who will serve as principals under the host schools arrangement?
BPE Principal Ruth Riha, an experienced leader, will continue to serve as principal to all Barrington Place students and staff. In addition, she will also serve as principal of Meadows Elementary to succeed previous principal Courtney Dickey. Lakeview Principal Alena McClanahan and Sugar Mill Principal Jaimie Geis will remain the leaders of their respective campuses.
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Will BPE’s principal, teachers and support staff relocate to work at the newly assigned schools?
BPE staff will relocate to the host campuses to support BPE students. It is possible that a few staff members may be assigned to other campuses as needs dictate.
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Will BPE students ride buses with students at the new school they are assigned to attend?
BPE students and students from the host campuses may share bus rides with students zoned to the host campuses.
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Will my student be provided transportation to the new campus? If so, will their bus stop change?
Yes, BPE students will be provided transportation in accordance with District guidelines based on the host campuses to which they are assigned. Bus stop information will be communicated to parents no later than August 5.
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How will the Extended Day program for BPE students be conducted?
Extended Day services will be offered to BPE students at their assigned host campuses.
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My child is registered for a paid tuition-based seat in pre-K at BPE. What happens now?
Students registered to attend tuition-based pre-K at BPE will attend Sugar Mill Elementary School.
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Will my student be taught by a BPE teacher or placed with a teacher at their host school?
To the greatest extent possible, BPE students will be taught by a BPE teacher. Teacher assignments will be determined by the host campus and communicated to parents before school begins.
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What paperwork will be required to fill out due to this change in schools?
No additional forms need to be completed due to relocation to a host campus.
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Will portable classrooms become necessary at the host campuses?
Host campuses have capacity to accommodate BPE students without the need for portable classrooms.
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Will the host schools become overcrowded because of the BPE relocation?
No, host campuses have the capacity to accommodate BPE students.
Questions?
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Call (281) 634-4040 to speak with District staff who can respond to your questions and concerns. Phone lines will be open on Tuesday, July 19 through Thursday, July 21 from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.