For years it has been impossible to discuss any school improvement or construction projects without someone asking about new auditoriums for Burns and Crest high schools. Those questions, the district believes, may soon be a thing of the past.
Last week the Department of Public Instruction announced a $15 million grant to Cleveland County Schools to fund construction of new auditoriums at Burns and Crest. The grant comes along with a $5 million commitment from the district to pay for the auditoriums, bringing the total budget for the projects up to $20 million.
Promises kept
News of the state grant has come as a relief to those who might one day get a chance to perform in the long-promised auditoriums.