NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Metro Nashville Public Schools spent $165,000 in taxpayer money to remodel Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle’s office suite, including the addition of a new private bathroom for the director of schools, according to records obtained by WSMV4 Investigates.
The renovation involved demolishing the old offices and installing new walls, lights, ductwork, plumbing and carpeting for a new office, conference room and storage area. Floor plans obtained through an open records request specifically describe the addition of a private bathroom that can only be accessed through the superintendent’s private office.
Critics question timing and priorities
Education advocate Sonya Thomas, CEO of Nashville Propel, said the renovation presents optics problems for the district.
“It doesn’t look good. It’s not a good look,” Thomas said…