At its recent meeting, the Roane County Board of Education decided to solicit requests for quotes (RFQs) from agencies interested in evaluating a new building plan for the school system. During Monday’s county commission meeting, School Director Russell Jenkins reported that the board had narrowed the list from eight to four companies.

A final decision is expected at the next meeting, with estimated costs ranging from $150,000 to $230,000. The school system has been exploring options to build a new main high school consolidating three existing high schools or constructing a new Roane County High School to combine Rockwood and Harriman.

Due to unfavorable feedback, the planning process has restarted.