Hamilton County school board member Chip Baker visited Red Bank City Hall on Tuesday, assuming he was “going to update the new crew” of elected officials on final plans for building a new middle school.
Instead, he got an 11th-hour surprise.
With two years and $225,000 in taxpayer funds already spent, a majority of the Red Bank Board of Commissioners — all holding office since at least 2008 — has decided to change course and “explore other options” on the middle school’s proposed location.
Vice Mayor Greg Jones opened the meeting, saying the city should take “a new look” at former Bi-Lo and Food Lion buildings on the north end of Red Bank. But Red Bank hasn’t taken any steps toward buying either building.
“Can I get some clarification?” Baker asked. “Is this Plan B or is this a desire to change what’s been put in place for two years?”