FARGO — The Fargo Board of Education approved an architectural firm’s proposal to lead the design of a new, combined elementary school in north Fargo.

Board members awarded the design project to ICON Architectural Group at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9.

ICON was one of seven firms that submitted proposals for the design project, according to district documents.

Members of administration interviewed the top three firms Aug. 26 and ultimately recommended ICON.

“Icon in particular, just kind of on every level, sort of took everything up a notch and really came ready to hit the ground running,” Facilities Director James Hand said.

The board approved the project at its July 8 meeting as part of the district’s long-range facilities plan.

The project will involve architectural services co

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