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Rutherford County board approves purchase of five parcels to expand McFadden School of Excellence
Summary
After heated debate about paying above appraised value, the Rutherford County School Board voted to proceed with contracts to purchase five parcels adjacent to McFadden School of Excellence to create space for a new school; funding moves, appraisal gaps and city support were central to discussion.
The Rutherford County School Board voted to move forward with contracts to purchase five parcels adjacent to McFadden School of Excellence, a step board members said would allow the district to "square up" the block and gain land needed for a new school building or major renovation.
Mr. Reed explained the five purchase contracts are subject to impending inspection-period deadlines and that the houses on the parcels would be demolished so the district could use the land to expand or rebuild. He told the board he had contacted owners of three of the five parcels and that most owners were unwilling to negotiate below the contract price.
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