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Putnam board announces Kelly Smith Elementary as site for second Palatka elementary; study cites $4 million savings
Summary
Board members said the district has selected Kelly Smith Elementary as the preferred site for a second Palatka elementary school after a methodical study; county and city intergovernmental partners signaled agreement and the district said the choice could save about $4 million compared with other sites.
The Putnam County School Board on Jan. 14 announced it has selected Kelly Smith Elementary as the preferred location for the district’s second elementary school in Palatka, a choice the superintendent and board members said follows a multi‑factor study and intergovernmental review.
Why it matters: Site selection affects construction costs, traffic circulation, and long‑term capacity planning. Board members said selecting Kelly Smith Elementary could reduce the…
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