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STC Middle School Principal, Ben Adams, shares updates on 5th-8th grade plans for the 2021-22 school year with the board at a meeting Monday evening. Also pictured is school board member Ron Houghton (right) and Anne Kuhter (left).Allison Graham/News Chronicle
As things stand now, the South Tama Middle School will be up and running for the 2021-22 school year. The building had sustained roof damage and water intrusion due to the derecho.
The school board heard constructions updates and the plan for 5th – 8th grade from Steve McAdoo and Middle School Principal Ben Adams at a regular board meeting Monday evening.
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The sale of school property and a potential new business is on the horizon for South Tama Schools and the City of Tama.
A proposal to purchase the lot at 806 State Street for $50,000 has been received from National Retail Development, LLC, a Chicago-based developer.
School board president, Penny Tyynismaa indicated during Monday’s regular school board meeting that, pending the sale, the intended use of the lot would be to construct a new Family Dollar retail store.
Following a brief discussion, the board voted 5-0 to set a public hearing on Monday, Feb 1 for the sale of the school property. The hearing will provide an opportunity for community members to express their approval or displeasure in the property sale.