021320February 13, 2020
Special Joint Meeting with the Asheboro City School Board of Education
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in a special joint session with the
Asheboro City Board of Education at South Asheboro Middle School, 523 W. Walker Avenue,
Asheboro. Commissioner Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice -Chairman David Allen, and
Commissioners Kenny Kidd and Hope Haywood were present. Commissioner Maxton McDowell
was absent. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson, Finance Officer Will Massie,
County Attorney Ben Morgan, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack. Members of the
Asheboro City Board of Education and school officials present were Superintendent Dr. Aaron
Woody, Board Chairman Gidget Kidd, Phillip Cheek, Gustavo Agudelo, Linda Cranford, Baxter
Hammer, Beth Knott, Michael B. Smith, Gwen Williams, Ryan Patton, and other school officials;
Finance Officer Sandra Spivey, Director of Facilities and Maintenance Ed Keller, and Clerk to the
Board Donna Gentry. Joyce Harrington and Archie Priest, Jr. were absent.
At 6:11 p.m., Chairman Frye called the meeting to order for the County. Dr. Aaron Woody
welcomed the Commissioners and thanked the Boards for their commitment to the students. Prior
to the meeting, the Commissioners joined School Board members on a tour detailing some of the
renovations and remaining needs of Asheboro High School. With so many growth opportunities
facing Randolph County, the need for a robust public school system is great.
Dr. Woody provided a power point presentation and gave updates on the ten year facilities plan.
While he does not expect Commissioners to fund all of the presented projects, the estimated costs
are a fair representation of the needs of the School System. Phase III of the Asheboro High School
renovation will upgrade the remainder of the school to bring it up to code for the 21" century.
Smith-Sinnett Architects representatives Les Parker and Rhonda Angerio gave an overview of
Phase III for Asheboro High School and detailed the scope of work required. They provided
recommendations and cost estimates for the various projects in Phase III.
Chairman Frye asked for clarification regarding the mobile units that will be placed at the
school during Phase III. The units will be rented and will most likely be arranged based on content
area. When they are no longer needed, they will be returned and the practice fields will be restored.
Vice -Chairman Allen asked if a 10% contingency fund would be sufficient. Mr. Parker said
they have learned the type of obstacles they will be faced with during Phases I and II and are
confident in their allocation of 10% for a contingency fund.
Chairman Frye thanked everyone for their hospitality.
Adjournment
At 6:59 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn.
Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen
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Kenny Kidd
Hope Haywood
Sarah Pack, Deputy Clerk to the Board
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