March 15, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS Tiny House is still available for sale.
The Board of Education had hoped to award a bid for the sale of the Tiny House during the regular monthly meeting Thursday night but after a month of seeking sealed bids none were submitted.
The board has decided to extend the deadline for accepting sealed bids until the April 9th board meeting. Any bids received will be opened at 7 p.m. that night at the Ernest Ray Education Center.
The Tiny House was recently completed by students in the DCHS Residential and Commercial Construction Class. It is located near the Vocational School.
The minimum bid has been established at $22,600.
The 8’ x 24’ Tiny House stands up to 13 feet and 6 inches and sets on a modified trailer that can be anchored or moved from place to place.
Accommodations in the Tiny House, although compact include a living room, kitchenette, bathroom, and sleeping space.
Specific features are as follows:
● Mobility by use of a trailer
● Central heat and air unit
● Cooktop
● Solid wood cherry cabinets
● Loft bedroom
● Cherry laminate flooring
● Bathroom with shower
● Metal roof
● Cedar wood siding ( stained and finished)
● 200 square feet including loft
Meanwhile, in his monthly personnel report, Director Patrick Cripps announced that Jodi Lester has been employed as secretary at DeKalb Middle School to replace Doris Graham, who has resigned.
Kelly Huling and Tina Paschal have been granted a leave of absence as requested.
Susan Hinton will be retiring as of June 30.