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Sanford school representative reports 95% graduation rate; campus renovations under way
Summary
A school representative at a Sanford community meeting said the district achieved a reported 95% graduation rate, up from 88% in prior years; officials described campus renovations, a new dining facility and planned full renovation of Sanford Middle School.
An unidentified school representative said the district recorded a reported graduation rate of 95%, an increase from 88% in each of the previous two years, and said teachers and staff will receive bonuses tied to that recognition.
The announcement came during a community meeting in Sanford where district operations staff also outlined a slate of facilities work at Seminole High School and Sanford Middle School. "We got it today. 95%," the school representative said, attributing the improvement to teachers, staff and community support.
Speaker 8, who described himself as responsible for facilities, operations, transportation, dining services and construction, detailed projects at Seminole High School: a two-year fire alarm replacement nearing completion, a campus dining renovation that opened a new "Red Apple" dining facility with multiple storefront options, gym-floor replacement and HVAC and chiller upgrades. "If it rolls, it feeds, it cools, it keeps us dry, that's operations," the operations lead said, inviting community members to contact him with questions about campus operations.
On Sanford Middle School, the operations lead said the district has completed procurement for architects, engineers and a construction manager and is in the design phase for a full campus renovation. Planned work includes removal of temporary portables, addition of classrooms, elevator refurbishment and a new roof; construction is expected to take place beginning next summer.
The meeting also highlighted volunteer-led campus beautification at several schools and the creation of a pantry at the main campus to support families through the holidays. The transcript records a reference to a financial contribution described in unclear terms; the amount was not specified in a verifiable way in the meeting record.
District staff named Mark Mullins as a contact for questions about projects and operations in the Sanford community. Community members at the meeting were asked to reach out to district contacts or attend upcoming planning sessions for specific project timelines.
