District administrators to begin land purchase negotiations, sell bonds
February 6, 2019
At its Feb. 5, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees passed a motion that begins district administrators’ negotiations for the most advantageous land sites for a new elementary school in the Lexington area, a new elementary school in the White Knoll area and a new middle school that will relocate and replace the current Lexington Middle School.
These three construction projects are part of the district’s 2018–2023 five-year building plan.
The board also passed a motion to authorize the issuance of bonds from the same $365 million five-year building plan (2018–2023) approved by the voters on Nov. 6, 2018. At that time, Lexington District One residents, with more than 56% of the vote, voted for and passed a five-year building plan that ensures that the district can continue to offer our students the facilities they need now and in the future.
As a reminder, that building plan includes:
- updated safety and security systems at all district schools and facilities
- three new schools to replace old schools and increase student capacity
- two new elementary schools needed to accommodate student growth
- renovations, additions and/or upgrades to 14 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, the district’s maintenance facility, technology center and community learning center
- a new district transportation facility
- and information technology equipment and furniture for Future Ready Classrooms at all schools.
