District details bond-funded school projects and relocates Oak Grove Middle site
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District officials reviewed preliminary plans and bid timelines for bond-funded school construction and said Oak Grove Middle School will relocate adjacent to Oak Grove High School after site research and road-access concerns with a previously considered Highway 98 location.
District leaders updated the Lamar County School District on multiple bond-funded construction projects and a site decision for Oak Grove Middle School.
Officials said advertising began for long-term HVAC replacement work at the Oak Grove gym and cafeteria, with bids to be opened Oct. 7. They also reported that architects provided a first full draft of plans for bond-funded new-school projects; the district expects to advertise some projects on Sept. 25 and open bids Oct. 21. Board members said they will likely hold a special meeting the week of Oct. 27 to approve bids, aim to issue a notice to proceed in December and break ground before the end of 2025.
On Oak Grove Middle School specifically, district leaders said research uncovered road-access and cost issues at an originally planned Highway 98 site. After discussions with transportation and engineering staff, the board decided to relocate Oak Grove Middle to land adjacent to Oak Grove High School on Warrior Lane; speakers said the change will be more cost effective and solve logistics concerns.
District staff identified Hunter Andrews with Andrews Engineering and an individual named Clint as part of the planning and architecture discussions. Officials cautioned there may still be coordination issues with the Mississippi Department of Transportation on roadway work related to some sites.