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Committee forwards five surplus properties — tenant purchase rights and storage concerns noted
Summary
The committee reviewed five long‑held district properties for surplus (including Midland Street records building and ~18 acres at 5245 Highway 70) and unanimously voted to forward the list to the full board; officials noted tenant first‑right purchase rules and storage relocation plans.
The committee reviewed several district properties proposed for surplus and unanimously moved the recommendation to the full school board for final action.
Properties discussed included a vacant lot on Range Road, the former records building on Midland Street (currently used for records storage), 100 Thompson Drive (former Acid Elementary), the Spring Hill property (leased to Head Start through the current year), and a parcel near Northwest Elementary at 5245 Highway 70 totaling roughly 18 acres. Committee members discussed building condition concerns (roof condition at Midland Street), environmental and insurance implications for records storage, and the statutory right that current tenants have a first opportunity to purchase surplus property at a reduced rate if the district opts to sell.
A motion by Mr. Kevin Powers, seconded by Chairman Warner Speakman, carried unanimously to forward the list of surplus properties to the full board for consideration. Committee discussion noted the district already plans to relocate and properly document stored records, shred outdated documents, and consolidate files; relocation does not require separate board action per the committee’s discussion. The committee did not set sale prices or a timeline; those items will be handled by staff and considered by the full board if the board approves surplus designations.
No formal sale or transfer occurred at the committee level; the matter will return to the full board for official approval and any required statutory steps.
