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Board directs staff to refine $7.9M pre‑K conversion plan, approves paid 4‑year‑old classroom

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Board of Education · November 4, 2025
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Summary

Facilities staff presented a $7.9 million estimate to complete a Merle Taylor/Horizon conversion into a district pre‑K center and the board directed staff to refine the design and cost rather than vote to commit construction funding at this meeting.

Facilities staff told the board they have a $7.9 million range‑of‑magnitude estimate to complete pre‑K build‑out in the Merle Taylor/Horizon conversion, including interior renovations for 13 classrooms, a full kitchen and cafeteria, new playgrounds and site work such as additional parking and a drop‑off canopy. The district presentation emphasized interior upgrades (new slabs, kitchen equipment, play space, fire suppression) and exterior site work that together form the bulk of the estimate.

Facilities staff asked the board to allow the design team to continue finalizing construction documents so the…

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