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Board authorizes discussion with county about Bakers Road Crossroads property
Summary
The board voted to allow the Bakers Road Crossroads property to be included in upcoming budget discussions with county commissioners so the county can explore options that might help district budgets.
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted to permit staff to include the Bakers Road Crossroads parcel in upcoming budget talks with county commissioners.
Staff presented maps and partial details about the property and said some county officials had expressed interest. The motion, made during the meeting after prior work-session discussion, granted the district flexibility to discuss the property with the county in the context of budget negotiations; board members emphasized this would be discussion only and not an offer or sale.
Board members noted the district purchased the parcel years earlier for about $270,000 and a recent appraisal was about $191,000; members observed the district has lost money on prior attempts to sell the property. Staff said exploring options with the county would not cost the district money but might help the district address budget shortfalls if the county proposed a financially beneficial arrangement.
The board moved and seconded the motion to include the property in county budget discussions; a voice vote carried the motion.
Ending: Staff will follow up with county commissioners and report back to the board during budget discussions.
