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Fulton County School System SPLOST Referendum
An extension of the current sales tax • Not a property tax increase • Everyone contributes, including visitors
Fulton County School System has called for a referendum for citizens to consider the continuation of a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). SPLOST has funded capital needs in the Fulton County School System since 1997. Previous SPLOST programs have funded 37 new schools, 28 school additions and multiple projects such as roof replacement, HVAC renovations, floor covering replacements, surveillance camera installations and playfield enhancements.
A significant portion of SPLOST IV will be dedicated to school level and system wide enhancement of technology. SPLOST IV goes beyond bricks and mortar by funding new computers for students and teachers, distance learning in all high schools and high speed networks and Internet access. Other technology items will be incorporated to enhance student learning and provide teachers with the resources for the 21st century classroom.
Past programs have focused primarily on new schools construction due to overcrowding and to reduce the use of portables as classroom space. SPLOST IV is a little different as it will focus on renewal of existing classrooms – that includes renovations, renewal, and replacement, which comprises approximately 71% of the proposed construction budget. This program is about continued investment in our current buildings to maintain optimal conditions for learning.
In addition, SPLOST reduces debt from previous bonds, purchases furniture and equipment and replaces school buses.
Voting Day
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To find your location visit
http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/registration-elections
Funding Options for Capital IV Programs
Option A: Bonds – sold in the financial markets to fund capital improvements. Interest and principal payments, usually over a twenty year time frame, would be paid by a dedicated property tax millage. Payments on previous construction bond debt would also continue.
Option B: Dedicated Millage – Dedicate a portion of property tax millage for capital improvements. To fund necessary capital improvements, the school board could vote to increase the present millage rate. Payments on previous construction bond debt would continue.
Option C: SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax) – a 1% sales tax used to fund proposed capital improvements and retire previous construction bond debt. Property taxes allocated for capital improvements would be reduced due to the decrease in millage required to service bond debt.
Fulton County Board of Education
Linda Schultz, President
Linda Bryant, Vice President
Katie Reeves
Gail Dean
Linda McCain
Catherine Maddox
Julia Bernath
Dr. Robert Avossa, Superintendent
Our mission is to educate every student to be a responsible, productive citizen. Our vision is for all students to learn to their full potential.
This website is intended for informational purposes only. Fulton County voters are encouraged to be informed before voting on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. If you have additional questions about SPLOST, email us at SPLOSTinfo@fultonschools.org or call 404-669-8982.