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New Anson middle school shows steady progress; superintendent urges focus on student learning and budget priorities
Summary
Contractor update showed substantial site work completed and a January 2026 completion target for the new middle school; Superintendent Brian Ratliff outlined priorities on student learning, possible alternative-school planning and asked the board to focus budget discussions on instruction at the April 14 work session.
Mister Baker, the project representative for the new Anson middle school, told the Anson County Schools Board of Education that site grading and major utilities are complete, building pads are in place and roofing and interior framing are underway. He said the project remains within budget and the district is awaiting a final decision from the Department of Transportation on turn-lane improvements at the site.
"The site's really looking good," Baker said during a presentation that included aerial photos and a slide showing fine grading, building pads and completed domestic water taps. He told the board that building areas labeled K, L and M would continue interior work over the next four weeks, that gym roofing and cafeteria slab…
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