The Wilkes County Board of Education will select future school sites in a manner consistent with facility needs as identified in the long-range plan. The Board of Education will consider options for acquiring property and buildings that are within its legal authority, are economically sound, and meet immediate and future needs.
The superintendent will assist the Board of Education in site selection. In making recommendations to the Board of Education, the superintendent must consider the following factors, along with any other factors the superintendent determines to be appropriate:
- the size of the site needed for current and future needs;
- the cost for acquisition and development;
- suitability for intended uses of the site;
- accessibility for students and the community; and,
- whether the site meets all legal requirements, including environmental standards.
The Board adopts the following as being acceptable for the location of school sites:
- School sites should be located as near as is practical to the population center of the attendance area they are expected to serve;
- School sites should not be located adjacent to major highways; however, such sites should be located to permit ready access by vehicles from major thoroughfares; and,
- The size of the site should be sufficient to accommodate the number of pupils planned to attend the facility and large enough to accommodate the program planned.
The superintendent will investigate and recommend to the Board of Education reasonable options for acquiring property or buildings such as purchasing, leasing, or entering into relationships with other governmental agencies or private businesses, as permitted by law. The superintendent is authorized to select and work with consultants in identifying and assessing site options. Any contract for professional services must be reviewed by the Board of Education attorney, approved by the Board of Education, and meet any applicable Board of Education policies.
Legal References: G.S. 115C-47, -204, -517, -518, -521; 153A-164; 160A, art. 2, pt. 1
Cross References: Selection and Use of Architects (policy 9110)
Adopted: January 9, 2006