Community Meeting to Discuss Rezoning of Historic Monteith School

On Monday, June 16 the Richland One Office of Facility Services will host a community meeting to discuss the rezoning of the historic Monteith School, one of first African-American schools in Richland County.

Representatives of the Eau Claire Community Council and the Booker T. Washington Foundation will make presentations at 6 p.m. in the café of Sanders Middle School, 136 Alida Street. The two organizations are seeking rezoning so that they can refurbish the school and convert it into a museum and community center. Renovation and rezoning plans for the building will be discussed at the meeting.

The old Monteith School is located at 6808 North Main Street. Citizens who need additional information should contact the Office of Facility Services at 231-7057. Inquiries from the media should be directed to the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504 or 231-7510.