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Lee County board approves $162.2 million phase‑2 estimate for new East‑zone high school after contentious debate
Summary
The Lee County School Board approved a phase‑2 cost estimate of $162,225,000 for the new Bridal N high school at Joel & Tuckahoe on Oct. 7, authorizing the superintendent to execute required project documents after a 6‑1 roll‑call vote.
The Lee County School Board approved a phase‑2 cost estimate of $162,225,000 for the new Bridal N (NNN) high school at Joel & Tuckahoe on Oct. 7, authorizing the superintendent to execute necessary project documents after a 6‑1 roll‑call vote.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ken Savage told the board the recommendation was to approve the phase‑2 total project cost estimate and noted the approval would allow the superintendent to proceed with required documents. "This recommendation is for the approval of the phase 2 total project cost estimate in the amount of $162,225,000 for the Bridal N High School new construction, Joel And Tuckahoe," Savage said.
Why it matters: the East Zone has acute seat shortages and portable classrooms in use; the approved funding step…
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