GHV reviews building expansion ideas

GARNER | The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education is considering expansion and remodeling options for the districts elementary and high school buildings in Garner.

At the elementary school, the most major proposed changes include:

Adding a secure entrance and office by repurposing an existing band room on the south side of the building.

Creating separate parent and bus drop-off sites to alleviate congestion.

Changing the current office into collaborative and small group space.

Relocating the superintendents office to part of the existing media center to free up much-needed space at the high school.

While there are several options for renovations, the preliminary cost is about $857,000, according to StruXture Architects of Waterloo.

Managing principal Nick Hildebrand told board members Monday night the elementary project could be completed over the summer.

At the high school, the most major proposed changes include:

Remodeling the current district office into a secure entrance and principals office.

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GHV reviews building expansion ideas