South Whidbey School Board opts to surplus old furniture

A batch of old furniture owned by the South Whidbey School District is being surplussed.

The South Whidbey School Board approved a recommendation to offer student desks, chairs and tables to public agencies, then sell them via an online public auction at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday night. The inventory includes 54 desks, 621 chairs and 35 tables.

The old furniture is being replaced by new furniture due to arrive in November, according to school documents.