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Anson County's new middle school nearing completion; target occupancy late March to mid-April
Summary
District construction manager reported gym-floor installation is underway, asphalt site loop is complete, and furniture is scheduled to arrive in May; administrators warned about logistics of moving delicate technology and limited reuse of existing furniture.
Dr. Steagall updated the board on progress at the new Anson Middle School, reporting substantial visible progress and a tight schedule.
"We should have a school ready to go by the end of March, middle of April," Dr. Steagall said, noting that gym flooring installation had started and the asphalt loop around the site had been completed. He added that furniture has been ordered and is expected to arrive by May.
Administrators cautioned that moving infrastructure — cameras, mobile smartboards and other high-dollar technology — will be a significant task and cannot occur until schools close for the semester. Most teacher, student and administrative desks will be new rather than moved; only some consumable supplies and nonfurniture items will transfer to the new facility. The board discussed timeline considerations for moving and asked staff to begin inventory and scheduling plans so the transition proceeds smoothly.
Next steps: staff will develop a detailed move timeline, identify technology transfer needs, and confirm delivery and installation dates for furniture and equipment.
