Portales school board approves remodel project

PORTALES — School board members in Portales on Tuesday approved a $2.7 million remodel project at Brown Elementary School.

Superintendent Johnnie Cain said the state will provide about $1.66 million with the rest coming from a recent school bond approved by voters.

Board members approved the measure 4-0.

Cain said the project is expected to begin in January and officials hope to be finished by March 2020.

Board members also on Tuesday approved $265,000 for paving at James Elementary School.