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Thursday, June 12, 2008

School Director Addresses Building Plan Questions

In the "School News" section of this website and on page A-3 of today's Advocate, you will find information from Lawrence County Director of Schools Dr. Bill Heath about issues surrounding the proposed school building plan.

The Lawrence County Commission voted last month to double the $25 county wheel tax to fund school and road projects. The tax proceeds would fund a portion of a phase I school building program that would eliminate portable classrooms at New Prospect and South Lawrence Elementary schools.

Construction costs are estimated at $8.9 million. Two million dollars would go for road equipment and paving. The tax hike must again be approved at the commission’s July meeting by a two-thirds majority. Ten percent of registered voters could then petition for a referendum.

 

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