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Scott County Board approves $2.17 million Huntsville Elementary playroom/gym; board asks county to fund most of project
Summary
The Scott County Board of Education voted to approve a $2,168,738 contract for construction of a playroom/gym at Huntsville Elementary and asked the Scott County government to consider funding the project through Rural Capital Fund No. 177, leaving a small local gap.
The Scott County Board of Education on the floor approved a $2,168,738 contract for construction of a playroom/gym at Huntsville Elementary School, with two addenda covering wood athletic flooring and gymnastic equipment.
Board members also asked that the board’s action include a request to the Scott County government that the county fund the project through Rural Capital Fund number 177. Board members and staff said that fund currently shows $1,400,000 budgeted and that the next budget lists an additional $800,000, leaving roughly $102,000 for the school district to cover if county support is approved.
The financing request was added to the resolution on the motion on the floor; the board then voted on the amended item and the motion carried by roll call. The vote was recorded as ayes from Miss King, Mister Shelton, Miss Smith, Mister Silcox, Miss Kidd, Mister Stanley and Doctor Murphy (no no votes were recorded on the transcript).
Why this matters: the project expands indoor athletic and community space at Huntsville Elementary and would be partly funded by a separate county capital program if the Scott County government approves the board’s request.
Details of the board discussion: staff introduced the contract and the two addenda. Board members discussed the timing of rural capital funding and whether the project should be done in phases to protect district reserves. One board member urged fiscal caution, saying the district should “spend taxpayers’ money wisely” and consider phasing work; staff said the county’s rural capital fund allocation in current documents is $1,400,000 and the next proposed budget shows $800,000.
Public comment at the meeting included congratulatory remarks about the project’s community value. Resident Phil Goff told the board, “I just like to say I’m so excited about this playroom,” and several other speakers praised the effort and thanked board and staff for progress on the project.
The contractor name appears on the agenda as Crane Construction; the board’s motion and roll call were completed during the meeting.
