It's time to move forward The Stanly County school board continues to dally over choosing an architect to begin work on its new schools. Last night it voted to call in yet another firm next week for an interview. Jeffrey Moss warned the board that it must move forward if construction on the two K-8 schools is to begin this fall.
Time is money.
The board is concerned with choosing the least expensive architect, but it risks rising construction costs if it doesn't make a decision soon. It was prepared to vote last Thursday on two architects, one for each of the K-8s, but a vote was postponed and last night a further delay was agreed on. This board must stop its internal strife. There isn't a dime's difference in any of the architectural firms. It should pick one and get on with design and construction.