After several weeks of evaluating four possible locations of district-owned property, Rock Hill Schools officials have selected to build its new $6.5 million office on Orange Street in downtown Rock Hill. The new office will be nestled between Central Child Development Center and Comporium Communications headquarters. In a Wednesday press release from the School District staff and its construction management partners will continue working to design a more functional building that will enhance the district’s ability to provide professional development opportunities to its more than 2,000 teachers and best serve the Rock Hill community. A newer facility will be designed with a smaller building footprint and more effective layout compared to the current office. This streamlined approach is expected to save the taxpayers more than $130,000 annually in operating expenses, which will directly benefit students and schools. District leaders considered other locations for its new office including a structured purchase of space in University Center at Knowledge Park, renovation of existing space, or new construction. Possible locations for the new office could have included district-owned property near Rock Hill High School, Applied Technology Center, or Edgewood Center. Revenue from the sale of the current office location will aid in financing the construction of a new office.
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