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Moore County Schools outlines plan to replace aging IT/PAR building; design‑build option presented
Summary
Moore County Schools told county officials it needs to replace a 1955 IT/Planning/Accountability/Research building because of asbestos, leaking roofs and exposed wiring and presented a design‑build metal facility as an alternative to renovation.
Moore County Schools presented a plan to replace its outdated IT/Planning/Accountability/Research (PAR) building as part of the district’s capital discussion on Oct. 27.
Assistant Superintendent Jenny Purvis told the joint meeting the existing building dates to 1955 and has multiple deficiencies: deteriorated roof that has been temporarily patched, exposed wiring and no modern fire‑suppression in the server room, and asbestos that would require abatement for any full roof replacement. Purvis said abatement for a roof project alone was estimated in staff materials to be roughly $750,000, with the total cost of renovation and relocation approaching $3,000,000 when temporary accommodations and server protection are included.
Because renovation of a 70‑year‑old facility carries many unknowns, the district presented a design‑build alternative. The contracted design‑build firm’s preliminary concept is a roughly 12,000‑square‑foot metal building with a brick face, on‑site warehouse and loading dock and a dedicated training/conference room. The design‑build estimate provided in early scoping was about $3.3 million, which included an allowance for site preparation of approximately $900,000 prior to specifying a final lot. The district noted that, if placed on the recently purchased Carthage parcel, site costs could be materially lower.
Why the matter matters
The PAR/IT function supports student records, district data, server operations, security cameras and network infrastructure. Purvis said the current server room is vulnerable to water intrusion and a system failure would disrupt phones, Internet and security systems across the district.
Funding and next steps
Staff suggested the capital lottery fund (the district has funds reserved for lottery projects) as a possible source for the PAR/IT facility, and said the final choice between an extensive renovation and a new design‑build building would be made after site selection and more detailed cost estimates. The district signaled an intent to include cost and siting analysis in forthcoming materials to the commissioners and the public.
Provenance: topic intro 01:22:05 (IT/PAR presentation) — topic finish 01:36:40 (Q&A on funding and locations).
Speakers (selected): Jenny Purvis, Dr. Tim Locklear.
Clarifying details: - Current PAR/IT building date: 1955; no fire suppression in server room; roof leaks and asbestos concerns (Purvis). - Renovation + temporary relocation estimated near $3,000,000; design‑build new facility preliminary estimate ~ $3.3 million (includes $900,000 site allowance before final site), with potential lottery funds as one source.
Searchable tags: ["IT building","PAR","lottery funds","data center"].
