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Board approves moving forward on Merle Taylor CTE conversion, discusses Pre-K relocation
Summary
The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District board voted unanimously to advance plans to convert the Merle Taylor multipurpose building into a career technical education center and to relocate Pre-K classes from Homer Atkins, while staff outlined costs, phases and funding paths.
The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 13 to move forward with a plan to convert the Merle Taylor multipurpose building into a career technical education (CTE) center and to begin planning the relocation of Pre-K classes currently housed at Homer Atkins.
The CTE conversion would be phased: an initial welding program buildout on one side of the multipurpose building, followed by additional trades pathways (mechanical/electrical/plumbing and HVAC) and an eventual application to become a state-recognized career center that can offer concurrent college credit. Board members approved staff’s recommendation to begin Phase 1 immediately so welding students could return to the district next school year.
School staff said the district currently has about 13 Pre-K classrooms across sites and approximately 275…
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