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Person County Board hears multi-option plan to address roughly 1,300-seat shortfall tied to new housing
Summary
The Person County Board of Education heard a presentation from Performance Services on three options to close an estimated 1,300-seat gap created by about 1,500 recently approved homes: consolidate at Southern, consolidate at Northern, or build a new middle school. Costs range from tens of millions to more than $100 million and the board will be asked for direction on April 16.
The Person County Board of Education on Tuesday heard detailed plans from consultants for how the district might add roughly 1,300 student seats as growth from recently approved housing arrives.
Superintendent Dr. Peterson told the board that about 1,500 housing units have been approved and, based on past enrollment patterns of roughly 0.8 students per new home, the district faces an urgent need to add seats in elementary and middle grades. "We're needing to find 1,300 seats," he said, framing the presentation the board requested as part of a broader Facilities 2030 planning effort.
Consultant Nicole Red of Performance Services introduced a team that included education planner Dr. Rodney Shotwell, national sales manager Bob Wedi and architect Kevin Yudsy. Red summarized the three options the team tested: consolidate middle grades at Southern and convert Northern to an elementary; consolidate at Northern and convert Southern; or build a new middle school and convert both existing middle schools to elementary campuses. "We have been helping you guys with the facility need survey in an effort…
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