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School board approves RFP for Westside Elementary design as principal warns building is near 100 years old
Summary
The board approved a request for an architectural RFP to evaluate design options for Westside Elementary, while school leaders and staff described extensive water, plumbing and structural problems at the nearly century-old building that are affecting classrooms and restrooms.
The Isle of Wight County School Board voted to issue a request for proposals for professional architectural design services to assess options for a pre-K–5 Westside Elementary School. Board members and staff emphasized that approving the RFP does not commit the district to build a new school but starts the process to develop design options and cost estimates.
Superintendent’s staff said the design and permitting process typically takes nine to 12 months. "Designing permitting typically takes 9 to 12 months," Dr. Coleman told the board.
Why it matters: Westside Elementary is close to 100 years old, and principal Johnson told the board the building…
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