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Matthews County superintendent outlines phased plan to consolidate Thomas Hunter and elementary into preK7 school
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Daniel presented a two-phase consolidation plan to operate Matthews Elementary and Thomas Hunter under a single preK7 administration starting in 2026–27 and to pursue later architectural renovations; the proposal responds to a roughly 40% enrollment decline since 2003 and aims to expand instructional continuity and Title I use while addressing safety, licensure and facility concerns.
Superintendent Doctor Daniel presented a two-phase plan at the Dec. 16 Matthews County School Board meeting to reorganize Thomas Hunter Middle School and Matthews Elementary into a single preK7 operating school.
The proposal calls for phase one to begin with the 202627 school year: a single administrative team, existing administrative staffing levels maintained (two administrators and three office staff), and instructional positions kept in place with adjusted assignments as needed. Phase two would contract architectural and engineering services to…
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