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Albany County School Board approves up-to $3.5M plan to consolidate central office and special services into Bridal building
Summary
After hours of debate about timing and whether proceeds from property sales should fund renovations, the Albany County School District #1 board approved a motion to consolidate central administration, special services and Transition Academy into the Bridal building with renovations capped at $3,500,000 pending School Facilities Commission approval.
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Trustees voted to authorize the consolidation of central administration, special services and the Transition Academy into the Bridal building and directed staff to pursue design and budgeting work for renovations up to $3,500,000, contingent on School Facilities Commission approval.
Trustee Nate Martin opposed the measure and repeatedly argued the board was effectively committing district resources before the sale of Old Slade—a property under active consideration—was settled. "If we approve $3,500,000 now, we will be $1,000,000 short if Old…
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