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New Buffalo Area Schools board approves purchase of property for building trades program
Summary
The board voted Aug. 11 to buy 11137 Abbey Lane for $83,500 to house the district’s Building Trades program after a superintendent recommendation; the motion passed unanimously.
The New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education voted Aug. 11 to purchase a property at 11137 Abbey Lane, New Buffalo, for $83,500 to support the district's Building Trades program. The Superintendent recommended the acquisition at the meeting and the board approved the purchase.
"The Superintendent recommends the Board purchase property located at 11137 Abbey Lane, New Buffalo, Michigan, for $83,500.00, for the purpose of the Building Trades program," the agenda entry states, attributed to Superintendent Adam Bowen. The motion to approve the purchase was made by Vanessa Thun, seconded by Stephen Donnelly, and carried with all ayes.
Board documents attached to the agenda were referenced for the recommendation; the transcript does not specify closing dates, financing sources, or required approvals beyond the board vote. The district did not state an implementation timeline for converting the site for instructional use during the meeting. The board will receive regular updates on implementation as the purchase proceeds.
