District 1 board members will begin negotiations on its top 3 projects.

Board members must choose land sites for the new:

• Elementary school in the Lexington area

• Elementary school in the White Knoll area

• Middle school that will relocate and replace the current Lexington Middle School.

These 3 construction projects are part of the district’s 2018–2023 five-year building plan.

At its Feb. 5 meeting, the board also passed a motion to authorize the issuance of bonds from the same $365 million bond approved by voters in the Nov. 6, 2018 elections.

The building plan includes updated safety and security systems at all district schools and facilities; three new schools to replace old schools and increase student capacity; two new elementary schools needed to accommodate student growth; renovations, additions and/ or upgrades to 14 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, the district’s maintenance facility, technology center and community learning center; a new district transportation facility; and information technology equipment and furniture for Future Ready Classrooms at all schools.

Learn more about the district’s 5-year plan at http://www.lexington1.net/about/building-plan/building-plan-progress .