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Historic Hastings High School to become Hastings campus of First Coast Technical College
Summary
Speakers described plans to restore Hastings High School and convert it into a Hastings campus of First Coast Technical College, listing programs, construction steps and a target completion of "August" (year not specified); the county has invested in the project (amount not specified).
A presenter and an agency official outlined plans to restore the historic Hastings High School and repurpose it as a Hastings campus of First Coast Technical College, saying the first floor will be made operational and that construction "should be complete by August" (year not specified). The transcript refers repeatedly to "the county" as a funding partner, but does not specify a dollar amount or name the county in the spoken record.
The presenter said the repurposed campus will include childcare and early-learning services, adult education (GED and English-as-a-second-language), medical assisting and cosmetology programs, a student center and community space, and a restored auditorium. "This building is a really crucial part and an integral part of the Hastings community," the presenter said, adding the project will give the building "back to the community."
The agency official described the project's long planning history and the near-term phasing: Phase 1 will make the first floor operational; construction work "should be complete by August" and will be followed by outfitting the spaces with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE). The official also said, "The county's invested money into this," but the transcript does not provide a funding total.
Speakers described substantial repairs to the building fabric: the roof has been removed and will be rebuilt, crews are shoring up the building envelope, and work will target cracking and water intrusion in the coquina exterior. "We've taken the whole roof off as you can see and then we'll be putting it all back on," the presenter said.
The project is presented as part of broader revitalization in Hastings, with speakers saying the restored facility will serve children, high-school students and adults and be available for community use. The transcript contains no formal motions or votes; it records progress updates and program planning only. Next steps identified in the discussion are completing remaining construction work, installing FFE, and bringing the first-floor spaces into operation. The transcript does not specify a funding amount, the county name in the spoken record, or the year associated with the August completion target.
