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Discussion of Proposed Purchase of New Site for Northern High School (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 6, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to consider the request from Durham Public Schools to approve the purchase of a site for a new Northern High School.
Durham Public Schools has identified a site they would like to purchase for construction of a new Northern High School. North Carolina State Statute § 115C-426 requires that DPS seek the approval of the Durham County Board of County Commissioners prior to making this purchase.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Proper facilities for delivery of high-quality K-12 education would be in clear alignment with goals 1, 2, and 4 of the Durham County Strategic Plan.
Resource Persons: Fred Jernigan, Senior Project Manager (Construction and Capital Planning); Aaron Beaulieu, Chief Operating Officer (DPS)
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board consider the request from Durham Public Schools to approve the purchase of a site for a new Northern High School.
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County Manager: ____________________________