LISBON — After years of planning the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is breaking ground on a new transportation addition.

The career center governing board approved a contract for the work during the November regular meeting.

The project was awarded to Stitle Construction Co., Inc. for just over $6.52 million.

Career Center Superintendent Jeremy Corbisello said after the meeting that the project is an addition to the existing building and will be a larger space to house the auto tech and auto collision repair programs since the current spaces are undersized.

“We have been planning this project for a few years and are very excited for our students and staff to have a modern space to provide real world learning experiences,” he said.

Ground was broken on Dec. 1 for the project.

In other business, the board also approved several routine financial reports as well as the employment of Michael Hill as substitute certified/licensed personnel for the 2025-26 school year.

The board also gave temporary approval of several board policy revisions and additions.

The next meeting was set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16.