Work Continues On Bethel Upper Elementary, New Student Numbers Increase

Bethel Teacher Alicia Gardner speaks to the Bethel Board of Education during the meeting on Aug. 8, as Minutes Clerk Denise Flowers and Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey listen. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Bethel Teacher Alicia Gardner speaks to the Bethel Board of Education during the meeting on Aug. 8, as Minutes Clerk Denise Flowers and Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey listen. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

By NATASHA DUNAGAN

Bethel Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey reported to the Bethel Board of Education on Aug. 8 that the new Upper Elementary building has made significant progress since they met in June.

Posey told the school board members, “If you get a chance, drive down Elroy Lane. That’s where a lot of activity is. They got all the block laid on the north wall, and now they’re moving up with brick …