Phase VII 1¢ Sales Tax Extension

  • The education one-cent sales tax extension will build urgently needed new classrooms.

     

    • There will be two (2) regeneration projects, two (2) 800-enrollment elementary schools, one (1) turf multi-purpose field, four (4) turf fields, twelve (12) renovation / improvement projects, one (1) auditorium project, eight (8) HVAC projects, two (2) upgrade projects, and several HVAC projects for a total of thirty-two (32) projects.

     

    • The entire amount budgeted will be devoted to meeting the immediate needs of our School System.  Bonds will be issued to fund construction and will be repaid with proceeds from the one-cent sales tax.

     

    • Good educational programs will promote economic growth and will protect property values.

     

    • The Board of Education will continue to utilize a Program Manager and a Citizens Oversight Committee as was done in 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2016, and 2020.

     

    • The use of bonds in conjunction with the sales tax allows us to begin construction immediately upon passage, resulting in completion and payment for the projects within five years.  Relying solely on the sales tax would require much more time for completion.

     

    • Funding of education infrastructure through a sales tax allows non-county residents who shop in Richmond County to take a substantial burden off the shoulders of property owners.  People who move into the county in the future will also pay their fair share.

     

    • Every construction dollar will be spent in Richmond County.  Jobs will be created and we will receive the total economic impact of the entire expenditure.

     

Projects for Phase VII 1¢ Sales Tax Extension

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    PAY-AS-YOU-GO

     

    • In response to the ever-increasing vital role of technology in today's global society and to provide opportunities for all students, the Phase VI budget includes an important allocation for the purchase of a substantial number of School System computers for individual student use, as well as other technology needed to increase student learning.

     

    • Acquiring textbooks, technology (hardware and software), school buses and other vehicles for the safety, security and maintenance of school facilities.

     

    • Replacing furniture, fixtures, and equipment at schools throughout the School System.

     

    NEW SCHOOLS

      

    • New 800 Enrollment Elementary School (includes Solar) - Barton Chapel Site

    • Langford Middle School - Regeneration - Phase II

    • New West High School - Site Acquisition / Pre-planning

     

    RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

     

    • A.R. Johnson - Renovations and Improvements

    • Auxiliary / Swing Space Upgrades (facility to be determined) - 800 Enrollment Elementary School - Renovations and Improvements

    • Glenn Hills High School - Renovations and Improvements

    • Glenn Hills Middle School - Renovations and Improvements

    • C.T. Walker - Renovations and Improvements

    • Tubman Education Center - Renovations and Improvements

    • Hephzibah High School - CTAE Improvements

    • Hephzibah Middle School - Interior Renovations

    • Academy of Richmond County - Renovations to Media, Kitchen, Cafeteria and Existing Gym / Stadium Building Upgrades / Resurface Track / Turf Field Inside Track

    • Josey / Murphey School Campus Upgrades - Building Improvements / Renovations and Additions

    • RCBOE Professional Learning Facility / Performance Learning Facility / IT Facility / Other Programs - Upgrades to an existing facility

    • Central Office - Improvements

    • Hwy. 56 Facility - Improvements

    • Cross Creek High School - Auditorium Renovation

    • Blythe Elementary School - Site Improvements - Minor Renovations

    • Warren Road Elementary School - Sitework improvements, Renovations, Roof and HVAC

    • Westside High School - Regeneration next step (complete concept design and another step in construction)

     

    TURF FIELDS

     

    • Remaining Turf Fields - Glenn Hills High School, Hephzibah High School, Academy of Richmond County and T.W. Josey High School

     

    PAY-AS-YOU-GO

    • Total IT Refresh

    • Acquiring textbooks, technology (hardware and software), school buses, and other vehicles for school facilities' safety, security, and maintenance.

    • Replacing furniture, fixtures, and equipment at schools throughout the School System.

     

    ROOF AND HVAC PROJECTS (with additional State Funding Available)

     

    • Monte Sano Elementary School - Ren. - HVAC and Roof
    • Lake Forest Hills Elementary School - Ren. - HVAC
    • Sue Reynolds Elementary School - Ren. - HVAC
    • Deer Chase Elementary School - Ren. - HVAC
    • Diamond Lakes Elementary School - Ren. - HVAC
    • Freedom Park K-8 School - Ren. - HVAC
    • Pine Hill Middle School - Ren. - HVAC
    • Garrett Elementary School - Ren. - HVAC
    • Hephzibah Elementary School - HVAC