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Kingsport board approves secure entrance at Korcox Academy and playground upgrades at Jackson Elementary
Summary
The Kingsport City Schools Board approved a $68,956 contract to add a secure main entrance at Korcox Academy and authorized replacement of playground equipment at Jackson Elementary at a cost of about $60,780, funding both projects from grant and district capital funds.
The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education on Oct. 14 approved two facilities contracts: a $68,956 low bid to add a secure main entrance at Korcox Academy and a $60,779.63 contract to replace two pieces of playground equipment at Jackson Elementary.
Board President Dr. True called for and the board voted to accept the contracts after staff presentations. Mr. Fry (presenter) told the board the Korcox Academy work drew two bids and the low bid from Custom Building Group would be funded from a public school security grant. Fry recommended a 6% contingency (about $4,137) and said architect fees and…
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