The Fort Payne Board of Education discussed Thursday how they would pay a bond issue agreed upon by the city that would help them build a new elementary school and potentially build a pair of connector additions at Fort Payne High School.
The board approved a “memorandum of understanding,” and as soon as it is approved by the Fort Payne City Council at its next meeting, the board could then see a $20-million bond issued within 60 after approval.
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