County commissioners and members of the county Board of Education received an assessment that scores which schools have the most needs. The study, conducted by facilities assessment specialists MGT, analyzed and graded each of Cumberland County's 85 public school buildings based on facility and grounds, suitability and functionality and technology readiness.
A score of 90 or above would be a new or like-new school and 60 or below is unsatisfactory. Smith has the most need out of thec county's public high schools and was scored at Other schools that received low rankings, or have the most needs, were Alger B. Wilkins High School at According to the seven-year plan, the estimated cost to address needs at E. Richards said the cost assumes that all schools remain open and that there could be savings if a school closed.
Kevin Coleman, assistant superintendent for auxiliary services, told officials that the next step for the school district is to study what consolidation and redistricting could look like. Cumberland County provides money to the county school district, which also receives federal and state funds. Following the school assessment presentation, Coleman asked county officials if there have been any decisions since commissioners voted Oct.
Smith is one of the high schools that serves Fort Liberty. Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere said that after understanding the total cost, the next step is for commissioners and staff to discuss the priorities internally. Smith is important, the bigger picture is how we fund our education system, not just one high school in one location.
Staff writer Rachael Riley can be reached at rriley fayobserver. A violent fight at Walt Whitman High School caught on camera is causing concern for parents who want answers on what will happen to the students involved. Established in , the school is still operating as a high school today. A new list from Research. District officials have not yet made a decision about classes for Tuesday, but are monitoring reports as a new winter storm is expected in the area soon.
