NEW CONCORD, Ohio-The East Muskingum Board of Education did not vote on an offer by Connect Real Estate to purchase New Concord Elementary School for $1 million. The decision followed a public meeting discussing the potential sale. The board cited the need to assess enrollment and building configuration before making any changes.
Aging buildings and a failed levy are central to the district’s challenges. Superintendent Dave Adams highlighted rising operational costs and decreased state funding due to open enrollment. Connect Real Estate had proposed a renovation project for the school to create a multiuse building with apartments and retail space.
