School board approves pursuit of Conway House purchase to expand Forest Hills Elementary playground

The Danville School Board approved a resolution to pursue purchase of property at 161 Mountain View Avenue (referred to in the presentation as the DBS Conway House) for $250,000 so the district can relocate the structure and expand the Forest Hills Elementary playground area.

The resolution was presented by staff (Mister Spencer prepared the resolution) and put to a motion. Mister Payne moved and Miss Cunningham seconded the motion. The clerk called the roll and members registered affirmative responses; the motion carried.

Board members did not record substantive debate on the floor beyond the presentation and the motion; several members responded "yes" during roll call. The purchase authorization was described as a request to "engage in the purchase" (staff will proceed with negotiation and acquisition steps subject to any required approvals).

The district indicated the purchase would allow relocation of the house and expansion of play space near Forest Hills Elementary. The resolution presentation identified the property by address and the proposed purchase amount but did not provide detailed funding sources or a project timeline; board staff indicated those details would follow as the district proceeds with the transaction.

Next steps, as stated, include staff engagement in the acquisition process and returning to the board if required for final approval of purchase terms.