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Boone County Schools approves purchase of former Kroger building for early-childhood site
Summary
The Boone County Schools board approved additional documentation to finalize purchase of 8775 U.S. Highway 42 in Union — the former Kroger building — and discussed timelines, capacity and next steps for converting it to an early-childhood and preschool facility.
The Boone County Schools Board of Education voted 4-0 to approve additional documentation for the purchase and sale agreement for 8775 U.S. Highway 42 in Union, the former Kroger building.
The district’s superintendent explained the property will be developed over a two-year construction timeline and is expected to be operational for the 2027–28 school year. “This is the final agreement to purchase the building, but there is a two-year construction timeline. I’ve been promised that it will be operational for the 2027–28 school year,” Superintendent Dr. Hauswald said.
Board members and staff said the building is intended to provide a central location for preschool…
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