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Board approves Brunson Elementary change order after public objections about contamination and cost
Summary
The board approved a change order for the Brunson Elementary replacement project that includes hauling contaminated soil offsite and bringing new fill, drawing public objections about cost and environmental risk; the vote passed 5–4.
The Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education voted 5–4 June 24 to approve a construction change order for the Brunson Elementary replacement project that covers removal and replacement of contaminated soil, a topic that drew sustained public scrutiny during the meeting.
Multiple public commenters said the site — purchased by the district for the new Brunson campus — has environmental risks that the board and staff previously understated. “This is the second change order in a month,” said Peter Antonazi, who told the board the new change order would add about…
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