Troup County Schools Education SPLOST 5 What it is and how its passage will shape education in our county for the next five years.

What is an Education SPLOST?  E-SPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax  A 1% addition on standard county-wide sales tax that goes directly to education  This is a continuation of SPLOST 4, not an additional tax. The Sales Tax Rate will remain the same.  If the Education SPLOST does not continue, the alternative funding is via school bonds which would increase property tax and/or dramatically decrease school system budgets

What does the Education SPLOST pay for? What it covers The Education SPLOST is only applicable to capital expenses such as:  Construction and renovation of school facilities  Purchase of items such as technology, safety equipment, buses, and land Funding for these projects is primarily provided through Education SPLOST dollars, with some supplemental funds provided by the state. What it does NOT cover The Education SPLOST does NOT cover operational expenses, including:  Teacher salaries  Instructional materials  Bus fuel  Utility bills Funding for operational expenses is provided through local property taxes and state allocations. While the Education SPLOST can fund only capital expenses – it has a huge impact on operational expenses as well. By leveraging Education SPLOST dollars for capital expenses, the school system can allocate larger portions of federal and state funding to operational expenses.

Education SPLOST - Dramatic INDIRECT Impact on Operations Without an Education SPLOST: Operational Funds would be diverted to fund expensive capital and maintenance projects thus reducing funds available for the CLASSROOM With an Education SPLOST: Funds are used to increase energy efficiency or reduce maintenance on aging facilities, Operational Expenses DECREASE thus increasing funds available for the CLASSROOM

Advantages to the Education SPLOST  An estimated 30% of funds collected are from consumers who reside outside of Troup county thus reducing the overall tax burden on Troup county citizens  Diversifies the tax burden from property tax payers (only) to all citizens  Predictable revenue generation  School bonds are a more expensive and less flexible way to fund capital projects

Education SPLOST Effect on Property Taxes Education SPLOST Dates July 1 – June 30 Amount RaisedMillage Increase to Raise Equivalent Funds to 2002$42.7 Million4.495 Mills to 2007$46 Million4.842 Mills to 2012$55.4 Million5.832 Mills to 2017$59 Million (projected) Mills to 2022$68 Million (projected) Mills As a result of Education SPLOSTs 1 – 4 the Troup County School System has not had a millage rate for bonds since 1996.

Troup County School System Impact Plan Students Teachers Parents Rigor Relevance Relationships Graduation Rates College Bound Work Ready Positive Economic Impact Improved Quality of Life Stronger Workforce & Families This is our primary audience we aim to serve. We look to build Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships for greater success. We measure success by increased graduation rates, and preparing students for college or the workforce. When we succeed, the community succeeds; businesses, families, and the overall economy.

How the Education SPLOST Will Support our Plan Education SPLOST Invest in Rigor Technology Invest in Relevance College & Career Preparation Invest in Relationships Modern Campuses & Athletic Facilities Positive Outcomes Increase Grad Rate Work Force Ready Grads Increase Secondary Opportunities Improve Quality of Life Reduce Poverty

Points of Pride Education SPLOST Dollars at Work  Advanced Placement Honor Schools - All Three High Schools Recognized for Advanced Placement (AP)  National Blue Ribbon Designee – Rosemont Elementary  Georgia Schools of Excellence and Georgia Rewards Schools (Hollis Hand and Rosemont Elementary Schools)  Gates Millennium Scholarship Winner  SkillsUSA International Winner Two Years In a Row  Award-winning Career Technical Agriculture Education Programs  A World In Motion STEM Program in Elementary and Middle Schools  Many More!

Prior Education SPLOST Investments Education SPLOST

Prior Education SPLOST Investments – New Facilities  Callaway Elementary School  Franklin Forest Elementary School  Callaway Middle School  Ethel W. Kight Elementary School  LaGrange High School expansion and new classrooms

Prior Education SPLOST Investments – Technology  More than doubled the internet bandwidth  Purchased 6,000 new laptops and desktops  Purchased 900 new mobile Chromebooks  Purchased and installed interactive projectors and speakers for all campuses  Complete wireless connectivity throughout the district

Prior Education SPLOST Investments – Efficiency  New roofs at multiple schools  HVAC upgrades at multiple schools  Energy Management Program has generated district savings of $5.3 million since 2010  Repaving projects throughout system  New gymnasium air conditioners at multiple schools

Prior Education SPLOST Investments – Athletic Upgrades  Resurfacing tracks at Granger Park and Chris Joseph Park  Callaway High School multipurpose athletic facility and locker room  New gym floors at Franklin Forest Elementary and Hollis Hand Elementary schools  System wide physical education updates

Prior Education SPLOST Investments – Facility Upgrades  Industry Certified Automotive Labs at LaGrange and Troup High Schools  New flooring and paint refresh at Troup High School  Main entrance improvements, Hendrix Field bathroom and concession improvements at Hogansville Elementary School  Addition of Fine Arts Auditorium at Troup High School  Classroom additions and Media Center expansion at West Point Elementary, Hogansville Elementary, Franklin Forest Elementary, and Callaway Elementary schools

Proposed Education SPLOST Investments Education SPLOST

LAGRANGE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITY Proposed Education SPLOST Investments – Athletic Facilities  New athletic facilities at LaGrange and Troup High Schools

Proposed Education SPLOST Investments – Security  Security Barriers  Exterior Camera Systems  Security Entrance Systems  Additional Interior Cameras

Proposed Education SPLOST Investments – Technology  Interactive technology  Central servers / monitoring equipment  Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education and other classroom equipment upgrades  Laptop and Chromebook upgrades / additions

Proposed Education SPLOST Investments – Facility Additions and Upgrades  Replacement for Whitesville Road Elementary School  Renovations and classroom additions planned for Rosemont Elementary School  Classroom additions planned for: ­ Hogansville Elementary School ­ Hollis Hand Elementary School

Proposed Budget for Major Projects Total estimated costs include additional State Capital Outlay Funds. DescriptionEstimated Cost (Millions) New Elementary School$ $20.0 New LHS Gymnasium$9.0 New THS Gymnasium$9.0 School Renovations$10.0 Technology Refresh$6.0 HVAC$6.0 New Classroom Additions$6.8 Security Upgrades$2.4 Estimated Total$69.2

"Shall a one percent sales and use tax for educational purposes continue to be imposed, levied and collected in Troup County School District for a period of time not to exceed five years (20 calendar quarters), beginning immediately upon the expiration of the one percent sales and use tax for educational purposes which was continued by a majority of the voters of Troup County in November, 2011, and for the raising of not more than $68,058,827 for the purpose of providing additional real property for future school expansions, elementary school construction, elementary school, middle school and/or high school renovations and expansions; additions to, renovations of, repairs and improvements to and equipping of existing educational buildings, properties and facilities of the School District, including without limitation safety and security projects, HVAC, roofing and flooring replacements and renovations, physical education facilities and improvements, and resurfacing and parking facilities; technology/ software upgrades and additions; infrastructure, textbooks and equipment; additional school buses; and paying expenses incident thereto, including the payment of any capitalized interest (collectively, the "Projects"), at a cost of approximately $68,058,827? If the continuation of the imposition of the tax is approved by the voters, such vote shall also constitute approval of the issuance of general obligation debt of Troup County School District, in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount of $36,000,000 for the above purpose." How will the proposal to continue the Education SPLOST read on the ballot?

Education SPLOST 5 Vote - May 24 th Early voting begins May 2 nd Saturday voting May 14 th Voter registration deadline April 26 th

Questions? Cole Pugh, Ed.D. | |