Why is the district looking to replace rather than remodel three elementary schools?
Firgrove, Spinning, and Waller Road elementary schools share several key aspects that make replacement more practical than renovation. Each school consists of aging structures in need of regular repairs. The buildings themselves are located close to busy roads and intersections. Finally, the costs to adequately remodel each school would cost nearly as much as a new building, and would still not address each school’s proximity to busy roads. The replacement of these three schools would relocate the buildings further back from the street, improving both traffic flow and safety.
