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Concord board tables decision on middle school site; schedules special meeting for Jan. 15 to review cost estimates
Summary
The Concord Board of Education discussed timelines, cost estimates and options for a new middle school — rebuilding at the Runeland site or constructing on the Broken Ground site — but voted to table a motion committing to Runeland until a special meeting when updated cost comparisons are provided.
The Concord Board of Education discussed competing options for the district's proposed middle school on Jan. 6 and voted to delay a final site commitment until a special meeting that will include updated cost estimates. Board members and staff reviewed projected schedules for a possible April special election, a November vote and construction timelines tied to state building-aid decisions.
Why it matters: The decision will determine where the district places a major capital project that will be bond-funded, affect how soon students can occupy a new facility, and influence whether the district receives state building aid tied to the construction schedule.
Board members reviewed site-level timelines prepared by the district's architects and construction advisers, including dates the district must submit an "intent to build" letter to the New Hampshire Department of Education and…
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