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Architect Picked for Proposed Knoxville High Renovations
The Knoxville School Board has picked an architect to work on plans that could lead to a renovation of, or an addition to, Knoxville High School.

The District 202 Board during a special meeting Saturday voted to select Bloomington's BLDD Architects to put together plans for expansion work at Knoxville High School, assuming a state construction grant that Superintendent Stephen Wilder says the district is at the top of the list for if money becomes available.

Wilder tells WGIL money has to do with why the board wanted the firm.

"One of the services that they have a lot of experience with is assisting schools who are in line for these school construction grant funds, and helping schools manage that process and working both with the school district and the state, so that was one issue that was particularly important to the board."

Wilder says, however, he feels the firm would still be the best fit for the school district. He says negotiations can begin now on a specific contract.

The board also discussed a field of finalists to become the next Junior High School principal, replacing the resigning Chris Lensing. District officials say an offer has been made to a candidate, and details will be revealed possibly before the board's regular meeting next Monday.
06 14 11 by Newsroom
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