School Board Discusses Keowee Elementary Renovation and Long-Term Building Plan

During a meeting last night, Dr. Megan Ketterman and the board heard a detailed feasibility study regarding the aging Keowee Elementary School—originally constructed in 1939 and 1940—which evaluated whether to renovate the current facility instead of building a new one on an alternate site.

Following the presentation of the report, which highlighted significant upcoming costs for roof replacements, single-pane windows, outdated HVAC systems, and plumbing code compliance, the board entertained discussions on how to proceed.

Dr. Megan Ketterman moved that the board continue forward with the execution of the long-term building plan related to the construction of the new Keowee Elementary School as previously approved, a motion that was successfully seconded and carried forward…