Temporary remedy established for portable school facilities
The Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Gymnasium is currently undergoing a period of change, with a focus on consolidation that is expected to conclude by mid to late November. This transformation comes in response to the discovery of mold in three containers within the school during the summer holidays.
Priority has been given to the installation of two new containers, which are set to be ready for occupancy by the end of November. These new containers offer more space and meet today's technical requirements, replacing the old ones in the school. One of these containers, known as the C-container, was equipped for occupancy during the holidays and will be available for digital teaching after the final technical details have been clarified.
Despite the challenges posed by the mold issue, the school has been able to minimise restrictions for students and teachers thanks to the active support of the administration and the cooperation of all parties. Alexandra Meuthen, the department head, has stated that this cooperation has been instrumental in keeping disruptions to a minimum.
Unfortunately, not every lesson can take place in specialized rooms due to a room occupancy rate of almost 100%. To address this, the former room of the school social pedagogue has been converted into a course room. Additionally, the neighboring music school has offered two rooms for temporary use: the studio and the chamber music hall.
Five rooms in the central part of the school can be used temporarily for classes during the consolidation phase. However, the renovation of this central part, originally planned for immediately after the holidays, has been postponed until the end of November. The renovation, which was intended to improve the school's facilities, will follow the consolidation phase.
It's important to note that the mold was found in the containers and not in the classrooms themselves. Furthermore, there was no direct contact with mold in the school. This means that the risk to the students and staff has been minimised.
The school administration is working diligently to ensure a smooth transition period, with only one room less than before being available for classes during this time. Despite the challenges, the school community remains optimistic about the future, looking forward to a mold-free environment and improved facilities.
