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Board ratifies financing paperwork for new Ashe County middle school; construction packages and contractor mobilization update
Summary
The Board ratified previously signed documents tied to the new middle school financing and heard updates on construction progress, including contractor JW Hampton scheduled to mobilize grading after weather improves and about 800 procurement packages expected across the project.
The Board of Education ratified a deed of subordination and related paperwork submitted to bond counsel in conjunction with financing for the new Ashe County Middle School project, a motion brought and seconded during the meeting.
Board members and staff said the Local Government Commission and county financial position made the district an attractive borrower and that bond counsel had been involved; the motion ratified documents previously signed by the superintendent and Board chair, as allowed by an earlier Board motion. The motion carried by voice vote.
Separately, construction staff updated the Board on project status: the prime contractor reported that more than 800 procurement packages are expected over the life of the project and the next contractor to mobilize for grading will be JW Hampton once weather permits, with realistic mobilization timing in April. Staff described ongoing value‑engineering efforts, clash‑detection meetings for building systems and shop drawing assembly.
Ending: The Board approved the financing ratification and asked staff to keep the Board informed on contract awards, mobilization and any budget changes; staff said they will report back as packages move to procurement and as JW Hampton mobilizes.
