Cherokee County School Board approves purchase agreement to acquire Free Home Elementary property

The Cherokee County School District Board of Education voted to approve a purchase agreement to acquire the existing Free Home Elementary School property on Georgia State Highway 20.

The agreement, presented to the board by district staff, follows unanimous approval of the same sale by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners at its May 6 meeting. District staff member Mr. McGowan briefed the board on the purchase agreement and noted the county commission's prior approval.

Board Chair called for a motion and a second to approve the purchase agreement and then called the vote; the motion passed. The board did not discuss purchase price or closing timeline during the public discussion recorded in the meeting transcript.

The approval transfers the facility property from county ownership to the school district as described in the purchase agreement; details on future use, renovation, or funding sources were not specified in the recorded briefing or vote.

Board members completed the formal vote during the meeting; no amendments or conditions were recorded on the motion.