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Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy reports site prep, asks to roll over remaining building funds
Summary
A representative of the Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy told the Bladen County commissioners the organization completed site preparation for a new building, described partnerships and community programming, and asked to roll over remaining funds while engineering and final floor‑plan tweaks proceed.
A representative for the Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy thanked the Bladen County Board of Commissioners for prior funding and gave a progress update on a planned new facility, saying site preparation has started and that some floor‑plan adjustments remain.
The representative said crews removed trees and moved dirt to prepare the site, that the building’s floor plan needs minor tweaks (including adding about 6 feet to the building’s rear), and that the project will move next to electrical and plumbing engineering. The speaker asked the board to allow leftover funds from earlier allocations to be rolled over to advance the work.
The speaker described community programming while the building is pending, including award ceremonies, beta club events, theater productions, teacher events and seasonal festivals, and said the organization’s staff has grown to about 80 people. The representative listed local partners that have worked with the academy, naming Wesley’s Chapel, New Light Foundation and Trinity, and noted the academy has hosted community events such as car shows and holiday activities.
No dollar amount for the requested rollover was offered during the presentation. Commissioners did not take an immediate, recorded vote on the request during the meeting; staff and the speaker discussed next steps and acknowledged additional engineering and permitting remain before breaking ground.
The update was recorded during the meeting’s public‑comment/organization reports portion; the representative provided a written letter that was included with the board’s packet.
