‘Good news’ received on ESPLOST figures

Board member Lynn Stevens inquired what was being done at school facilities with trailers where water becomes an issue during heavy rains.

Assistant superintendent for facilities Jake Grant said he was not aware of any current issues.

“We addressed these last year,” Grant said. “We have put gravel around them and cut ditches to divert the water.”

Stevens was inquiring directly about County Line Elementary School but was told there were no issues presently after the upgrades were made including new sod and a drainbox.

“I’m just afraid we go into a hunker down mentality and are always looking for ways to cut,” Stevens said. “I don’t want to have things come to our attention after the fact.”

Grant said he did not believe superintendent Wanda Creel would allow the budget to be used as an excuse to not do what needed to be done in areas such as this.

The BOE also voted Tuesday night to declare the ITS tech building on Midland Avenue as surplus property. The City of Winder has expressed interest in using the facility.

The BOE also voted to accept a low bid from Summitt Systems of Buford in the amount of $105,410 for a new video conferencing system. Creel recommended going with the low bidder for the system.