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Trustees, staff and community thank superintendent as board addresses rumors and boundary questions
Summary
Board members publicly thanked Superintendent Paul Sweatt for years of service and rebutted a rumor that the new high school would include marble finishes. Trustees directed community members to a study session for updates on boundary work.
At the close of the meeting board members used the board-report period to address community concerns and to recognize leadership.
A trustee publicly denied a circulating rumor that the new high school will use marble finishes, saying the board has been fiscally prudent and that there is "no marble in the new high school." Several trustees reiterated their intent to compare costs per square foot with other recent school projects. Members also noted that boundary discussions will be covered in a study session and asked residents to watch that recording for details.
The meeting included extended remarks honoring Superintendent Paul Sweatt; trustees, staff and community members thanked him for long service and district history and discussed plans for a celebration and a formal handoff at opening day. The board adjourned the public meeting and moved into an executive session to discuss property and personnel matters.
What happens next: Trustees said they will host further discussions on boundaries and will confirm dates for a public celebration recognizing the superintendent's service.
