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Gadsden superintendent says $110M K–8 construction begins Jan. 5; delegation raises attendance concerns
Summary
Superintendent Key told the delegation a $110 million K–8 school project is scheduled to begin demolition and construction in January 2026 with an 18‑month build timeline; legislators and the superintendent also discussed chronic absenteeism and plans to expand CTE and partnerships to improve attendance.
Superintendent Key told the delegation the board approved a guaranteed maximum price and demolition has started for a new K–8 school financed with $110,000,000 in state funding; construction is scheduled to begin Jan. 5, 2026, and the district estimates an 18‑month timeline for completion.
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