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Board hears $130,732 request to finish design work for proposed New Kent elementary school

5843332 · July 15, 2025
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School officials asked the Board of Supervisors to transfer $130,732.99 to finish architectural and bid-ready documents for a proposed new New Kent Elementary School; supervisors asked for more renovation-vs.-new-construction detail before committing to a new build.

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors on July 14 heard a request from school officials for a $130,732.99 transfer to complete architectural and engineering work so the school division can produce bid documents for a proposed new New Kent Elementary School.

The appropriation request, presented by County Administrator Ken Hathaway, would close a roughly $130,000 gap in a school account that already holds about $2.3 million; the total cost for architectural and engineering work was described as just over $2.4 million.

Board members said they want more detail on renovation options before approving further steps. Supervisor (Ms.) Pearson said she had asked for a detailed…

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