HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1319 (2)Williams said he assumed this money could be used to make roof repairs.
Holliday said yes.
Madison said he had problems projecting ten years out with the financing. He said that if
all of the construction occurred now, in ten years, the buildings would have functional
obsolescence.
Holliday said he had "inherited some errors of the past." He said the plan, as presented,
allowed the system to handle growth, and the approach offered some flexibility.
Williams said it was hard to know where growth might occur in the future.
Holliday said the facilities needed to be centrally located. He said the plan had built in
capacity, but the attendance lines might have to be redrawn for some schools.
Madison asked the cost of the $124 million financing package when the Mooresville
Graded Schools and Mitchell Community College were added.
Blumenstein said $151 million, but this didn't include Mitchell College.
Johnson mentioned that the county's finance director had reported poor revenue
projections earlier in the meeting.
Holliday said the school officials had become optimistic when they learned of the
increased tax base that would result from the opening of the new Lowe's Corporate Center.
Madison said the quality of education wasn't indicative of the facilities. Mr. Madison
said he was willing to review the financing proposal; however, he noted it did not leave that
much "wiggle room" for the county.
Dr. Holliday requested a joint meeting between the board of education and the board of
commissioners for the purpose of continuing the discussion regarding the $124 million proposal.
The commissioners agreed to meet with the school board on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at
4:00 p.m. (Note: This is a regular meeting day for the commissioners, and the briefing session
will be eliminated for this date.)
Dr. Holliday said he would agree to the time and date, contingent upon the availability of
his school board members.
The facilities plan distributed by the I -S System is as follows:
North Iredell area:
North Iredell High - Build new gym, library, band/music/JROTC, add 16 classrooms, and other
renovations
North Middle — Expand cafeteria, add 6 classrooms/2 resource, a multipurpose room, and new
HVAC system
Union Grove Elementary — Replace the old classroom building
Statesville area:
Statesville High — After hearing public comment, the administration's current recommendation is
to buy additional land around the existing high school on Center Street, tear down the old
building and build a new 1,400 student high school with a traditional fafade, including a new
three-story science building and an auxiliary gym. Renovate MacGrey Auditorium in partnership
with other agencies. Retain use of the main gym and football stadium.
Cool Springs Elementary — Replace old classroom buildings and add 8 classrooms
N.B. MiIWMonticello Elementary Schools — Merge these schools into one with a new facility
following the Third Creek model within or very close to the Statesville City limits per public
wishes. Sell Monticello, use N.B. Mills for a portion of the new high school enrichment/magnet
program.