New Claxton school to be done by 2027
A dozer stands ready at the future Claxton Elementary School site. Behind it is the Crossroads Christ Fellowship building at 105 Fellowship Lane, which will serve as the gym and cafeteria for the new school. - Ben Pounds
Anderson County Director of Schools Tim Parrott gave details about the new school and its calendar at the Thursday, March 6, school board meeting.
The new school will be at the former Crossroads Christ Fellowship Church site at 105 Fellowship Lane, replacing a school at 2218 Clinton Highway.
“Claxton community is a vital part of Anderson County; it deserves a school that meets the needs of every student in that district,” Parrott said, later adding that he grew up in that area.
The start date of construction will be April 1, but the groundbreaking ceremony will be at 3 p.m. April 2, Parrott said.
“It really upsets me when somebody says the only reason we’re building this school is Dr. Parrott wants his name on a building,” he said.
He said earlier this month that the architecture firm MBI is working with contractor Merit Construction to decide on any cost-cutting changes to the design, which they’re hoping will cost about $27.6 million.
Parrott said the school system does not plan to raise taxes to pay for it.
