From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — Jefferson County Board of Education is proud to announce that Federal Judge Madeline Haikala has approved a request from the Jefferson County Board of Education for a $230 million dollar building
program.
The proposal sent to Judge Haikala included a request for a capital outlay plan which will span over the next three years. The projects will alleviate the use of over 75 portable trailers and schools built before 1970, which are currently affecting over 10,000 students.
These improvements will ensure advanced infrastructure and safety additions that are not currently present. A total of seven new schools and nine major renovations are included. This capital campaign was made possible through community support after the March 7th property tax renewal was approved with an overwhelming 92% vote.
Phase 1 Projects:
New Schools | Additions | Renovations |
1. Eastern Area | Grantswood | Erwin MS |
2. McCalla Area | Irondale | Rudd MS |
3. Minor Area | Erwin Intermediate | Hueytown MS |
4. Warrior Area | SVHS Tech | PVHS Athletics |
5. North Highland K-2 | ||
6. Hueytown 3-5 |
Phase 1 projects have been approved by U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Haikala. These projects have been assigned to an architect. Any rezoning involving these projects must be approved by the Partiesin the Stouts Case
and U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Haikala.
Phase 2 Projects:
New Schools | Additions | Renovations |
1. (NEW) Fultondale HS | Snow Rogers (OLD) | Fultondale HS |
Phase 2 projects are on hold until Parties in the Stouts Case and Jefferson County Board of Education officials can review the impact of the systems desegregation efforts.