Q: Is there a need for an additional elementary school?

A: Yes.

• The need was documented in the 2008 Referendum; an additional elementary school was approved
• The need is even greater now (in 2017) than it was then (in 2008).

Q: Has our growth enrollment peaked?

A: Projections are for continued growth.

Q: Can we address our overcrowding at Chapin Elementary and Lake Murray Elementary through rezoning?

A: Rezoning can provide some temporary relief, but will not offer a permanent solution.

Q: Is the site safe and has a traffic study been done?

A: A traffic study has been completed. No improvements are needed beyond the highway right of way.

Q: Why the Amicks Ferry side of Chapin and why not Mount Vernon Church Road/Derrick Pond Road?

A: From May 22, 2017 VISION 202 Update - 

1. It is important to serve Chapin students in Chapin
2. It is important to preserve the Chapin Geographical Grouping Concept.

Q: Have the requirements of the District's policy on site acquisition (Policy FEE) been met?

A: See the attached checklists.

Policy FEE Purpose - To establish the basic structure for the acquisition of sites for school construction.

The board believes it is appropriate and necessary to identify and acquire land in a formalized manner to assure the most advantageous pieces of real estate are obtained for School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties.

Requirements:

• Establish parameters for selection
  • Analyze attendance zones to determine general location boundaries
  • Determine range of acreage requirements
• Identify and evaluate potential sites
  • Collect preliminary data on each potential site
  • Retain a realtor to represent the district as a buyer, if necessary
  • Eliminate unsuitable sites
  • Perform technical evaluation and comparative analysis
• Perform final site selection
  • Provide site recommendation to the board
  • Obtain "contingent" board approval
  • Have "Letter of Intent to Purchase" sent to the seller
  • Perform "contingent" technical evaluation - As part of the contingent technical evaluation, the district hired an MAI certified appraiser

Policy FEE - Whenever possible, the board will acquire school sites long before they are needed. Such a policy will permit a better choice of site at acreage rather than lot prices and will reduce the need for costly demolition of residential or other structures.

Q: Is the price we're paying a fair price?

A: Value of the land is priced fairly for its intended purpose, and the purchase price is supported by the appraisal.

Q: What are the results of the "Due Diligence" assessment?

A: See video above.