Their clear choice is in Stanly Commons, remodeling the space once occupied by Dinner Bell Restaurant. Larry Wood has asked architect Attila Orkan to design a floor plan and present an estimate of costs. This should be completed this week or early next. Locating at the Commons site makes abundant good sense. There is more than enough space for offices.
Parking is sufficient and it is easily and safely reached by visitors.
The board will vacate its Second Street offices by June, turning the entire space over to the Sheriff's Department. The West Main building could be used for storage, the alternative school, and a pre-kindergarten program which is now under consideration. It also could be used for staff meetings when groups of principals or teachers are brought together. The scheduled public meetings could continue to meet there until the county builds a new board room at the Commons for use by the school board and commission.