York One staff lay out building program timeline and make case for 2027 referendum to repurpose York Intermediate
April 25, 2026 | York 01, School Districts, South Carolina
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York School District One presented its multi-year capital timeline Saturday and recommended the board evaluate a possible 2027 bond referendum to renovate York Intermediate into a second full middle school.
Administration told trustees that White Hill Middle is scheduled to open in July 2027, the Technology Service Center will be renovated concurrently, and an early childhood center is planned for July 2028. That sequence will leave York Intermediate vacant for the 2028–29 year unless the district repurposes it. The administration proposed converting York Intermediate to a middle school and bringing forward a bond referendum in 2027 to fund that and other capital needs.
Dr. Brandom and finance and facilities staff explained the timing could align with debt rolling off an older referendum, potentially enabling a bond that minimizes a tax-rate impact. Amy said the district must conduct public engagement and redraw attendance zones; consultants will begin public rounds in September with a goal of board action on rezoning in January.
Board members raised the political risk of a bond in an off-election year and asked for cost estimates. Several trustees emphasized the need to demonstrate how renovation would create equitable middle‑school facilities so that parents do not feel some students are left with inferior buildings. Trustees also requested estimated costs to repair urgent items (high-school roof and fire alarm) and asked staff to identify which parts of the current middle‑school campus could be repurposed if the intermediate conversion proceeds.
No referendum decision was made; staff were asked to return with cost estimates, a draft rezoning timeline and community engagement plans.
Administration told trustees that White Hill Middle is scheduled to open in July 2027, the Technology Service Center will be renovated concurrently, and an early childhood center is planned for July 2028. That sequence will leave York Intermediate vacant for the 2028–29 year unless the district repurposes it. The administration proposed converting York Intermediate to a middle school and bringing forward a bond referendum in 2027 to fund that and other capital needs.
Dr. Brandom and finance and facilities staff explained the timing could align with debt rolling off an older referendum, potentially enabling a bond that minimizes a tax-rate impact. Amy said the district must conduct public engagement and redraw attendance zones; consultants will begin public rounds in September with a goal of board action on rezoning in January.
Board members raised the political risk of a bond in an off-election year and asked for cost estimates. Several trustees emphasized the need to demonstrate how renovation would create equitable middle‑school facilities so that parents do not feel some students are left with inferior buildings. Trustees also requested estimated costs to repair urgent items (high-school roof and fire alarm) and asked staff to identify which parts of the current middle‑school campus could be repurposed if the intermediate conversion proceeds.
No referendum decision was made; staff were asked to return with cost estimates, a draft rezoning timeline and community engagement plans.
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