Two new schools in Etowah county slated to open with new school year

Etowah county school officials say that Two new schools should be ready for students on the first day of school on Aug. 7.  Final inspections are due on July 8 for Glencoe and Duck Springs elementary schools, both built to replace 1930s-era schools.  The Etowah County Board of Education heard an recently received an update from Construction Manager Joe Maddox.  Maddox   said Duck Springs is a little further along than Glencoe, and finishing touches are being done at both sites.  Both schools have the same projected completion date.  Etowah County Schools Superintendent Alan Cosby said As soon as final inspections are done, the moving can begin,.  Teachers start Aug. 4.  Cosby said dates for ribbon cuttings are not set, but he anticipates events will be scheduled closer to the start of school.  Both schools had significant structural issues and it was necessary to tear down the old buildings and build new ones.