The Wynne School District has received a preliminary go-ahead from the state on the construction of a new high school.
Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Moore said the district had the early review of floor plans for the new high school were approved with no revisions.
Wynne School Board members received their first look last night at the floor plans, which show a condensed design.
Dr. Moore praised the architects for taking everyone’s wants into consideration when creating the plans for the new facility. The plans will be shared with the community once they are complete.
The district is hoping to receive a waiver to expedite construction. Otherwise, site work would not commence until this winter. Dr. Moore said they would not know about state funding for the project until May 2025.
In other news, the Wynne School Board received an update from junior high school principal Josh Wingo on the Flight program; approved a revision in the 2024 facilities master plan and 2025-27 partnership project applications; renewed the school board legal liability insurance; approved a purchase of up to $40,000 for a school passenger vehicle to replace a 2002 Pontiac minivan; and approved changes to the 2023-24 school calendar for snow days.
