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Colbert County board approves $815,000 purchase of 25.86 acres for Career and Technical Education Center
Summary
The Colbert County Board of Education approved a contract to buy 25.86 acres from BAM LLC for $815,000 to site a new Career and Technical Education Center. The motion passed with recorded affirmative votes; one board member's vote was not recorded after an executive session.
The Colbert County Board of Education on Dec. 18 approved a contract to purchase 25.86 acres at PIN 46158 from BAM LLC for $815,000 to construct a Career and Technical Education Center. Superintendent Nathan Fuller recommended the acquisition during his report to the board.
The motion to approve the purchase was made by Steve Stayton and seconded by David Yarber; recorded votes were Thomas Burgess — Yes; Jarrod Johnson — Yes; Rickie Saint — Yes; Steve Stayton — Yes; David Yarber — Yes. Board member Jacqueline Witt's vote was not recorded after she did not return to the meeting following an executive session.
Fuller presented the purchase as part of ongoing planning for a career and technical education facility. The agenda packet notes the contract and the property's PIN; the board did not discuss construction bids or a schedule for site development during the meeting.
The approval authorizes staff to finalize the contract for the land purchase. No additional funding breakdown or construction timeline was provided in the meeting record.
