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Macon commissioners approve MOU for Franklin High School project and pledge Higdon property for school use
Summary
The board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Education on the Franklin High School project and approved an interlocal agreement pledging the Higdon Property for school use (4-1 on the interlocal). The actions reaffirm local commitment ahead of state grant applications and design work.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners on June 13 unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Macon County Board of Education expressing both parties' intent that any state funds received for a Franklin High School project be used for construction of that project. The MOU restates prior commitments, notes local funds already invested in Schematic Design work, and is intended to support the county’s and school board's joint grant applications.
Commissioner Shields read the MOU into the record and the board approved it unanimously.
Separately, the board approved an interlocal agreement concerning the “Higdon Property,” an 11‑acre parcel adjacent to Franklin High School the county has under contract. The agreement contemplates an initial lease to the Board of Education for school-related uses, with the Board to assume maintenance and upkeep under the lease. Commissioner Young said the property could support vocational programming such as farm‑to‑table and hospitality training. The interlocal measure passed 4-1, with Commissioner Shearl opposing.
Why it matters: the MOU and interlocal agreement formalize local coordination on capital planning for Franklin High School and create a mechanism to use nearby land for school programming, strengthening the county’s position when seeking state construction grants.
What happens next: the MOU and the interlocal agreement were approved June 13; local officials indicated continued design work and grant-seeking for the Franklin High School project.
