Hitchcock County school board seeks input on buildings
Hitchcock County Schools board of education members want to create an advisory committee to include school district patrons in decisions regarding school facilities in Culbertson and Trenton.
The Hitchcock County News reports that during a board meeting on March 8, representatives of an architectural firm presented preliminary estimates to repair and renovate existing buildings and to build a new facility at a cost of up to $21 million.
Trenton building
The News story indicates that mechanical, electrical and plumbing improvements, heating and cooling upgrades, and new sprinkler system, elevator, restroom modifications and windows would cost $786,000 in Trenton's south building and $1,770,000 in the north building.
Culbertson building
The Culbertson plan of upgrades and improvements also includes a new cafeteria addition and widening the driveway to the gym, at a cost of $2,666,000.
Demolition,replacement
Another idea is tearing down the existing Culbertson building, except the gym addition, and rebuilding new: Single story, $5.4 million; Double story, $7.5 million.
In Trenton, demolishing the north building and replacing it with new would cost $2.9 million.
All new
The architect told board members that a new building could be built in either town at a cost of $18 million.
A school outside of town would cost about $21 million.
Letters have been sent to community members asking for their input on the advisory committee. A public meeting will be scheduled to allow all residents to express their opinions.