Marion County Approves Over $60 Million for New Elementary Schools
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
05/21/2024
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Recording Published:
05/21/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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State:
Florida
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County:
Marion County
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Towns:
Belleview, Dunnellon, Lake Kerr, Liberty Triangle, Marion Oaks, Mcintosh, Ocala, Ocala Estates, Ocklawaha, On Top of the World, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Rainbow Park, Rainbow Springs, Reddick, Silver Springs, Silver Springs Shores, Silver Springs Shores East, The Villages
- Meeting Overview:
The Marion County School Board unanimously approved major investments for the construction of two new elementary schools, with the total cost nearing $62 million, during a recent special board meeting. The board sanctioned Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3 to the construction manager contracts for the new Elementary School W and Elementary School X, respectively. These amendments cover labor and materials for interior and exterior construction, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Both schools are expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
During the meeting, the Superintendent presented details on the construction projects, noting that the budget for each school is just under $31 million and that any unused funds would be used for subsequent phases of construction. The new Elementary School W is to be located in Marion Oaks, while Elementary School X will be built in the Winding Oaks area. The board members did not engage in extensive discussion on these items.
There were no public speakers at the meeting, and no additional comments from legal counsel or the board members were recorded. The Superintendent took the opportunity to express excitement for the upcoming graduations and to extend gratitude to military families in recognition of Memorial Day. A brief mention was made by a board member regarding procedural matters related to board comments after special non-televised meetings, seeking consensus for the future.
Diane Gullett
School Board Officials:
Allison Campbell, Lori Conrad, Eric Cummings, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
05/21/2024
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Recording Published:
05/21/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Marion County
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Towns:
Belleview, Dunnellon, Lake Kerr, Liberty Triangle, Marion Oaks, Mcintosh, Ocala, Ocala Estates, Ocklawaha, On Top of the World, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Rainbow Park, Rainbow Springs, Reddick, Silver Springs, Silver Springs Shores, Silver Springs Shores East, The Villages
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