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Mrs. Massie closed the hearing by saying that the issue would have to be settled by the time the budget is presented and suggested that those in attendance talk with others. “It's not just parents with children in school,” she said. “Everyone needs to support education.”
Following the hearing she said she was sure the public hearing would “generate additional input.” She suggested members talk with their constituents and be prepared to vote on the direction for expansion in January.
Wakefield district representative Paul Nichols said he would support the middle school. “It will aleviate the pressure on the water systems and sewage systems. All other makeshift things are temporary.”
Frances Thornton, who represents Piedmont District on the school board said she felt that the middle school would “ease things at the high school. We may not need an addition at the high school."
Mr. Tole said, “My feeling is that they need additions here regardless. If we go for the middle school in a couple of years we will need more for additions here.”
Mrs. Massie said that construction time would be longer for a middle school.
Mr. Tole pointed out that the school system might need another modular building anyway to avoid the conflicts between music and physical education in the multi-purpose room. He noted that the county does not own land for a middle school and said he felt building a middle school would delay having new space at least another year.
“We will have to grapple with all these issues,” Dr. Gangel said.
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