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LISTEN: DPS61 and BLDD discuss new magnet school design

Feb 15, 2023 | 12:45 PM

February 15, 2023 – The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education got their first look at the proposed new American Dreamers STEM academy.

The school, which will be located at site currently occupied by Oak Grove School, will be new construction of a two-story building totaling over 81 thousand square feet.

The budget for the project is currently $36,938,950.

Architects BLDD said that the construction is slated to begin in September of this year. Construction is expected to be completed within 14 months with a move in date of January of 2025.

Dr.Rochelle Clark and Andrew Taylor of DPS61 along with Steve Oliver of BLDD joined Byers & Co to talk about the new magnet school design proposal and the approach to modernizing the learning environment. Listen to the podcast now!

See the plans here: 2023 02 14 BOE presentation

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