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Parents, staff and students urge board to replace aging Southern High School, not just renovate
Summary
Multiple speakers at the Anne Arundel County Board of Education public hearing urged the board to pursue a full replacement of Southern High School rather than incremental renovations, citing structural age, mold and inadequate facilities and pointing to a proposed $7.5 million FY27 renovation line and '50 plus million' needed thereafter.
Southern High School parents, staff and students told the Anne Arundel County Board of Education on Thursday that a full replacement, rather than piecemeal renovations, is needed to meet modern safety and educational standards.
"Investing $65,000,000 into an outdated building is a Band Aid," said Julia Howe, a parent and community member, summarizing the case made by multiple speakers. Counsel and community members flagged persistent concerns including water intrusion and mold smells in…
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