Committee forwards Southern Nash Middle School design and management plan to full board

A Nash County Public Schools committee reviewed a 44‑page contract and design package from the district's architect for the planned Southern Nash Middle School and voted to forward the item to the full board for approval.

A presenter summarized the packet as a 44‑page document that contains project parameters, a “design, construction, and equipment budget” listed in an exhibit, and a management plan in Exhibit C. The presenter said the document mirrors the district’s approach used for Red Oak Elementary and that the ad hoc committee for the project will begin meeting in September to refine academic and facility plans.

Committee members asked that the project remain “a phenomenal facility” for the southern part of the county and emphasized staying on budget. One committee member moved and another seconded the motion to carry the item to the full board; the chair called the question and members said “aye.” No recorded opposition was entered in the committee transcript.

The presenter stated there are draft plans to share with the committee but said additional revisions remain before final documents are ready. The committee did not record dollar totals for the budget in the discussion; the packet’s referenced pages (project parameters, budget exhibit, management plan) were noted for members to review before full board consideration.

Because the committee action was to carry the agreement to the full board, final contract approval and any budget appropriations will be determined by the full board.