Warren Mackey of ChattanoogaA list of six much-needed school construction projects, totaling $140 million, gained school board approval this week, but to hash out the priority order for the projects, board members asked for a joint work session between their facilities committee and the Hamilton County Commission’s education committee.
The school board asked that the meeting be held Thursday, but no official time or date has been set.
The commission’s Education Committee Chairman Warren Mackey said that the school board had requested a meeting with his committee for Thursday at 3 p.m. at the board’s offices, and that he “welcomes the idea” because it “makes sense to communicate” about the funding issue.
Board of Education members easily approved the school project list even though some disagreed over which projects should be prioritized first. Board member David Testerman cast the only “no” vote.
The proposed projects include: