Ms. Mclellan’s room in p-23 was flooded due to water damage.
The portable, which has been used as a classroom for the past 15 years, is home to Ms. McClellan, a dedicated teacher at Aliso Niguel High School. The back wall and carpet of her classroom were damaged by the rain, a setback that could have been avoided if a bond for school repairs had been passed.
However, residents voted against the bond, unwilling to shoulder the burden of increased taxes. As a result, necessary repairs were delayed, leaving Ms. McClellan and her students to cope with the aftermath of the storm.
Ms. McClellan wasn’t the only teacher affected by the water damage. Other educators, including Mr. Onstead and Ms. Tinker, also experienced similar issues in their classrooms. The damage across multiple classrooms underscores the widespread impact of the storm and the pressing need for repairs.
Despite the challenges, the school administration acted swiftly to address the issue. “They came in to fix it outside of class hours which was super helpful. It took no time away from my class. They fixed it within the week which helped big time,” said Ms. McClellan, expressing her gratitude for the prompt response.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of school infrastructure and the role of community support in maintaining it. While the bond was voted down this time, the water damage to the portable classrooms highlights the ongoing need for funds to support school repairs and improvements.
As the school moves forward, the hope is that this incident will spur a renewed discussion about the importance of investing in school infrastructure. For now, though, teachers like Ms. McClellan is just grateful to be back in their classrooms, continuing to educate the next generation of leaders.
