The Sandhills Files: Moore Co. school board member sounds off on Innovative High School

We told you earlier about the costs of this project beginning to sky-rocket even before the first load of dirt is turned.  The stories keep changing about the alleged purpose of this school — as does the actual scope of construction. (We’ve heard about an amphitheater, a lake, a new road, an athletic field, and two buildings, among other things.)   Keep in mind that this all got started with a surprise $25 million *gift* from Moore County’s legislators, Rep. Neal Jackson and senator Tom McInnis. 

All of you outside Moore County should keep an eye on this story.  Raleigh sources are telling us the Moore school is a “pilot” project meant to be replicated from Murphy to Manteo in coming years.

A pep rally / PR event happened on the Sandhills campus Friday.  The “School” is already functioning within the confines of the college’s Van Dusen Hall — making it extra unclear as to the necessity of new construction. 

In the midst of all of these questions and concerns, Moore County Board of Education member David Hensley appears to be our only elected leader asking pertinent questions and raising appropriate concerns: