Is the district buying the property for Dreher just to build a parking lot?
No. The existing footprint is too small. The additional land is needed to address safety issues, including loading and unloading students. And, because students and staff will occupy the existing Dreher at the same time the new school is being built, the district must provide sufficient safety and noise buffers, and provide for outdoor instructional spaces. The additional land will provide the architects with greater overall flexibility in designing the new school, including providing for student and staff parking.
