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Superintendent updates board on Phase 1 of growth plan; land, RFPs and funding concerns discussed
Summary
Superintendent reported land discovery, architect selection and pending environmental review for Liberty Elementary, an RFP for demolition at Braxton/Craven, and a planned student-assignment study; commissioners previously approved $50,000 for the study and $500,000 for demolition but county funding concerns are affecting timing and strategy.
The Randolph County School System superintendent briefed the board Wednesday on Phase 1 of a multi-stage growth plan that includes land acquisition, architect selection and preconstruction work for existing schools while the district continues to plan for potential future schools linked to county economic growth.
The superintendent said the district identified a preferred site for a replacement or new Liberty Elementary and took the property to the county commissioners; the board was later asked to obtain an appraisal, which was completed. An environmental assessment is underway and the superintendent said the district would not finalize the purchase if the assessment identifies disqualifying issues.
The board has approved an architect selection for the program, the superintendent said. "We have selected the architect Smith Senate, and we brought that to you Dec. 9," he said, referring to the RFQ selection process. Staff said the district also expects to post an…
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