Pender County School Board approves key projects in special meeting
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Schools Board of Education held a Special Meeting on July 22, 2024, resulting in the approval of several important projects aimed at improving school facilities and accommodating growth.
Approved Projects:
1. Topsail Annandale Elementary Paving Project
– Unanimous Approval
– This project will provide additional parking for TAES staff and address repairs to the handicap parking area.
– Total Cost: $69,804.81
2. Additional Parking for Topsail High School
– Passed with a 3-2 Vote
– Yes: Beth Burns, Ken Smith, Don Hall
– No: Brent Springer, Phil Cordeiro
– This initiative will create 110 additional parking spaces for THS students.
– Total Cost: $84,051.00
3. Design Build Contract Installment
– Unanimous Approval
– The installment request for the Design/Build initial contract, covering 80% of the Construction Documents, was approved.
– Total Cost: $1,318,520.00, to be paid from Pender County’s General Fund.
The Board of Education’s decisions reflect our ongoing commitment to enhancing the educational experience in Pender County.
