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School board approves sale of old maintenance shed to Town of Amite, authorizes leaseback and new building plan
Summary
The board authorized sale of an old maintenance shed behind Amite High School to the Town of Amite for $215,000 with a five‑year rent‑back and approved plans to build a new ~6,000 sq. ft. maintenance building on district property at an estimated cost of about $240,000; motion carried by roll call with all members present voting yes.
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board voted Oct. 21 to authorize the sale of an old maintenance shed to the Town of Amite for $215,000, approve a five‑year leaseback so the district may continue using the building, and proceed with plans to construct a replacement maintenance facility on district property.
Finance director Mr. McNeely briefed the board that the appraisal exceeded the $215,000 sale price and that the district will have a five‑year, rent‑back arrangement allowing continued use of the building while a new maintenance facility is planned. He said the district expects to construct a roughly 6,000‑square‑foot maintenance building on district property with an estimated cost of about $240,000. Questions from board members focused on storage of equipment during the transition; McNeely said the district has a plan to move items into air‑conditioned space in the new building and consolidate operations on a single property.
Mr. Duncan made the motion to approve the authorization; Mr. Piazza seconded. The board conducted a roll call vote; each member present voted yes and the motion carried.
The board did not vote on final construction contracts during the meeting; the vote authorized execution of sale documents and leaseback terms so the district can proceed with site planning and procurement.
