5-28-07
Welcome to PlantationParent.com: A website devoted to the ongoing Mold problem at Plantation Elementary. Please visit the links at left to get specific information, and send any information you think may be helpful to educate Plantation parents.
Report of Class Action Lawsuit Filed 5-28-07
The Daily Advertiser and TV news media outlets report that three families have filed a lawsuit related to mold exposure at Plantation Elementary, enlisting the help of local attorney Clayton Burgess.
School Board Mulls over "Tools For Schools" 5-17-07
The Lafayette Parish School board, in a special meeting, received a presentation on the EPA's Indoor Air Quality program for schools entitled Tools For Schools. Board members each received a box set of the the IAQ Tools For Schools Action Kit, also available in electornic form. Plantationparent.com also received a copy of the Tools For Schools kit, and will be featuring this initiative in an upcoming website presentation.
Dr. Luann White, toxicologist, noted an ongoing study in New Orleans that will track the health of children affected by mold over a three year period. Dr. White stated that the tracking will include medical testing of the children.
Dr. Bernard Fruge's presentation centered around mold and litigation, and the difficulty with proving a causal link between mold exposure and health concerns.
Green Cleaning For Schools in Illinois 5-16-07
Green cleaning, a component of the EPA's Tools For Schools, became part of Illinois law today, in an effort to reduce chemical exposure in school buildings.
5-15-07
UConn Health Center offers the Clinician's Guide to Mold. UConn Health Center helped the EPA to create their "Tools For Schools" program, a topic of Thursday's School Board Meeting (see below).
Special School Board Meeting on Mold This Thursday, 5 p.m.!
Please see the school board agenda for this important meeting and make plans to attend Thursday, May 17th at 5 p.m.. The agenda includes:
I. INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES – BORDELON
A. Plantation Elementary School Mold Update
B. Mold and Allergies – Dr. Bernard Fruge’
C. EPA’s Tools for Schools Program – Dr. Luann White and Melanie Wearing
D. Questions
Dr. Tina Stefanski commented by phone about the meeting, see the guestbook for details.
Plantation Cleanup Details and Testing Results Returned 5-15-2007
Please see the LPSS Website for the complete report, and as always, please read the results carefully.
Indoor Air Contamination, Mold and Toxins Talk 5-15-2007
Dr. Andrew W. Campbell, M.D. spoke at the Best Western Pinhook (Hotel Acadiana) on Indoor Air Contamination, Mold and Toxins, Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. There was a lecture with general information and a question and answer session following the lecture. Kyle Bordelon, Maintenance Director of LPSS, asked several pointed questions about Dr. Campbell's qualifications and the state of his medical license in Texas. Parents asked specific questions about treatment, test results and remediation efforts, and received general information about their inquiries. If you would like to comment on Dr. Campbell's talk, please write in the guestbook.
Dr. Campbell's name appears on the Casewatch.org website. In the question and answer session after his talk, when asked about this information, Dr. Campbell mentioned two large insurance companies that did not want to cover his testing and treatment as being the source of the complaints.
Plantation Cancels Family Fun Night for Mold Meeting!
Because of a conflict with the special school board meeting, Family Fun Night was cancelled this Thursday, 5-17-2007.
Plantation Extends School Year One Day Due to Mold Closure
A recorded phone message from Ms. Kay Marix at Plantation Elementary stated that there will be a makeup day of school this Friday, May 18th, due to closure for mold cleanup. The message stated that buses will run on that day.
5-6-2007
Dr. Albert Robbins explores Multiple Chemical Sensitivities on his Internet radio program, The Environmental Healing Hour, Sundays in May at 4 p.m. CST.
Linda May offers Free Informational Meeting on Mold Sunday, 5-6-07
5-4-07 Fire Station Closes Due to Mold - Firemen Relocated
In related news, KLFY reports that an Alexander street fire station in Lafayette was closed due to mold, and firemen and equipment were moved to other locations.
School Board Met Wednesday 5-2-07, 5:30 p.m.
Mold not on School Board Agenda
Plantation received mention for their student of the year, but otherwise was not mentioned at the board meeting, until the public comments. For more information, please see the Guestbook.
5-1-07
Those with interest may wish to view state Freedom of Information Laws and how they apply to the Lafayette Parish School System. The Lousiana Public Records Act spells out how the public can access state government information.
CME's on Mold For Doctors in Medical Resources.
Do you suspect you have a mold problem at home? Local Professionals Cal Grevemberg & Assoc., Inc. will test. See Mold Resources for more information.
Amanda Harris of the Daily Advertiser needs your input to keep the story alive. Call her at (337) 289-6474 or e-mail to aharris@theadvertiser.com.
Kay Marix's Note to Plantation Parents is In the News
Brandon Hartness Responds to Dr. Easton's Comments.
Is Your Child Going Back To Plantation? Vote Below...
Plantation Students to Returned To School 4-25-07
A Connect-Ed message from the LPSS Office of Risk Management stated that cleaning has been performed and post-cleaning results will be released as soon as they are made available. The message ends with "we welcome our students and staff back to school".
4-24-07
Call For Dr. Easton To Retract Statement!
The Baton Rouge Advocate quotes Dr. Easton as saying:
“There are clearly some parents who are fully sincere and genuinely concerned for their children,” he said. “I also believe there are parents who are opportunistic and look to take advantage.”
I know of no parent who is "looking to take advantage", only those who want to find out what is wrong with their children! I call for Dr. Easton to immediately retract this unfortunate statement. I urge you to call Dr. Easton's office at 521-7014 or 521-7015 and let him know how you feel.
- Edwin Howard
Confirmed: Jester Nutritional Consultants No Longer Testing for Possible Mold Toxins. See the GuestBook and Yahoo Mail Group for More Information. Also, more Medical Resources are available.
4-23-07 Updated Medical Resources for those with a Medical Background.
Brandon Hartness, plantation parent, starts an E-mail Group:
Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/plantationparent/
Post a message: plantationparent@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe to the group: plantationparent-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Plantation Parents Meet With Dr. Brent Prather 4-20-07
Plantation parents met with Dr. Brent Prather in an effort to find out the root cause of many illnesses that seem to have common symptoms. Dr. Prather offered to give a free second opinion to any Plantation child experiencing symptoms.
Dr. Tina Stefanski from DHH was also present, and agreed to collect symptom information from Plantation parents. Stay tuned to this website for information about how to submit this information!
Justine Sutley of the Lafayette Parish School System reported that Envirocon consulting will perform air, bulk, tape lift and swab sampling this weekend at Plantation elementary.
More Test Results From School Board - READ CAREFULLY
Please see the Lafayette Parish School System's website for the latest press release and test results. Please read the bulk sampling report carefully, especially information about room 49. Follow the links in the blue box at the bottom of the page. Don't forget to click the "refresh" button on your browser if you don't see the new information on the LPSSONLINE site. Same goes for this website.
Dr. Brent Prather Speaks at Plantation Today 4-20-07, 2 p.m.
Plantation Principal Kay Marix reported via recorded phone message that Dr. Brent Prather , pediatric asthma and allergy specialist, will answer parent's questions today at Plantation Elementary at 2 p.m.
Call For Experts
Experts: we need your input! E-mail Us section will now include reader's letters. Please let us know what you think about the latest sampling results and proposed actions. We need your input!
School Board Discusses Plantation Toxic Mold! 4-18-07
Many thanks to all who attended the school board meeting last night! If anyone knows how to get a transcript of the meeting, please let me know. Please see the In The News section for more information.
Plantation Parents Meet With Kay Marix 4-16-07
Over a dozen plantation parents met with Kay Marix, Principal of Plantation Elementary, at 8 a.m. this morning. Also in attendance was Tom Brown, a Lafayette Parish School Regional Administrator. Mr. Beasley and Mr. Cockerham, school board members, were also in attendance, along with Mrs. Awbrey, wife of another school board member.
These parents related their ongoing struggles with their children's health issues, and asked for a plan of action including testing of all classrooms in plantation.
Kay Marix stated that Mrs. Sahuc's class and Mrs. Olivier's class have been moved out of their regular classrooms. Classes were also moved out of the Band Room.
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