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Madison County School Board approves ranked proposals, directs conditions for conveyance of three outlying school sites
Summary
The board voted to accept ranked proposals for Greenville, Panetta/Pineda and the Lee site, directed staff to draft contracts with reverter and conveyance restrictions and set a Dec. 15 timeline to return a resolution, contract and deed for final approval. Attorney Reese said a lawsuit has been filed and an injunction is being prepared.
The Madison County School Board voted Nov. 10 to accept ranked proposals for three outlying school properties and directed staff to draft conveyance contracts with conditions the board requested.
Superintendent Pickles told the board the ranking order placed the town of Greenville first for its site, followed by Riverbend; the Town of Lee had withdrawn its proposal. After discussion, the board voted to approve the proposed rankings and to move forward with contracts for the Lee and Panetta/Pineda locations.
Board members pressed for contract terms to protect the district—s interest. Board member Miss Gibson said the district wanted "some type of contractual obligation" and "accountability in place," and Miss Hagan and others pressed for a reverter clause, a limit on deeding or selling off portions of property, and a right of first refusal. Board attorney/staff said they would "draft the contract and bring it back to you" for review.
The attorney explained options the board could use to limit future changes to property ownership and use. As described to the board, a right of first refusal "means if I go to sell it to anybody else, I have to give you the opportunity to purchase it before I sell it," and conveyance restrictions typically also limit long-term leases, the attorney said. The board agreed to allow exceptions for adult education, GED programs and tutoring services while preserving restrictions against creating competing K–12 schools.
The board directed staff to present a resolution, contract and deed at the Dec. 15 board meeting and instructed counsel to complete closing paperwork before year-end so the district would not incur premiums or additional costs effective Jan. 1.
Attorney Reese later told the board the district had filed a lawsuit (the transcript refers to the defendant as "NF, CD") and had received confirmation of service that morning; he said a temporary injunction was being prepared and would be filed as soon as courts were open. "We're moving it as fast as I can," Reese said.
Votes at a glance related to property decisions - Approve proposed rankings for outlying school sites: motion passed, vote 5-0. - Move forward with contract preparation for Lee and Panetta/Pineda locations: motion passed, vote 5-0.
What happens next The board will receive a resolution, an attached contract and a deed that reflect the conditions discussed and will consider final approval at its Dec. 15 meeting. Counsel indicated the district will seek to close the conveyance before year-end.
