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Board praises new high school groundbreaking; superintendent forecasts beam placement this winter
Summary
Board members and Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflected on the recent groundbreaking for the new high school, calling it a historic moment and saying the project will reach beam placement and ribbon-cutting stages later in the year.
Board members and Superintendent Dr. Bedell described the recent groundbreaking at the new DeSoto County high school as a historic, well-attended event and said the project is on a schedule that could place the beam later this year.
“I thought groundbreaking at the new high school was just an awesome, awesome day,” Dr. Bedell said. He said the district expects to set the beam “probably in December” and later hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony when the weather is cooler.
Bedell said the district had a strong community turnout and noted the presence of the former lieutenant governor and representatives from TaxWatch at the event. Board members said the ceremony has boosted morale and community excitement about the project.
What was not specified: construction timetable beyond the beam placement target, contract amounts, contractor names or budget lines were not provided in the transcript.
Why it matters: The new high school represents a major district capital project that will affect students, staff and the community; the board framed the groundbreaking as a milestone.
Next steps: The superintendent indicated the beam placement is expected in the winter months and the project will continue toward ribbon-cutting; no formal action or budget vote was recorded in the transcript.
