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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FOR EDUCATION TIMELINE AND PROPOSED PLANS AS OF MAY 26, 2015 *THE DISTRICT CONTINUES TO SEEK INPUT/SUGGESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS,

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1 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FOR EDUCATION TIMELINE AND PROPOSED PLANS AS OF MAY 26, 2015 *THE DISTRICT CONTINUES TO SEEK INPUT/SUGGESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, STAFF AND PATRONS.

2 Provisions of the Law Funds may only be used for capital improvements. The tax will begin in March, 2015. It will be administered and collected by the Department of Revenue and distributed to the school district on a quarterly basis. The school district will maintain records to demonstrate that tax proceeds are spent only for the purpose as stated. It is very important that the school district follow up on its commitments and promises to the patrons and voters. Anderson District One will follow through on the projects that were indicated as priorities.

3 Allowable Capital Improvement Projects Installation, maintenance & improvement of security & public safety measures Acquisition or updating of technology hardware, software & necessary infrastructure Repairing or replacing roofs & HVAC systems Constructing, improving, renovating & equipping instructional, fine arts or athletic spaces or facilities Acquiring land to construct new school facilities Acquiring student transportation vehicles

4 Estimated Budget School District2012-2013 135 Day ADM District Allocation % Calculated Amount Per Year District One9,100.8930.01%$4,129,038.49 Estimate based on 2012 Data 1% Sales Tax Calculation B&C Board Conservative Estimate $13,760,979 School District2014-2015District Allocation % Estimate Calculated Amount Per Year Estimate District One9,33530.40%$4,400,000.00

5 Estimated Budget School District2014-2015District Allocation % Estimate Calculated Amount Per Year Estimate District One9,33530.40%$4,400,000.00 The 2014 SC Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax Act requires any district to use 10% of the 1 cent proceeds to reduce property taxes by offsetting the existing debt service millage levy on general obligation. However, the Anderson One Board of Trustees has promised to use 20%. $4,400,000 X.20 = $880,000 to Debt Service $880,000 is equal to 4.9 Mills

6 Proposed Projects 2015-2016 Proposed ProjectsLocationProjected CostTimeline Safety & Security Enhancements (to include additional cameras, access doors, and communication equipment) All Schools$400,000Fall 2015 Technology Hardware & Instructional Software All SchoolsTo Be DeterminedWinter 2015/2016 Update Digital & Print Materials All Media CentersTo Be Determined Based on Student Enrollment at Each School Spring 2016 Roof ImprovementsPalmetto & Wren Middle Schools $120,000Fall 2015 Band, Fine Arts & Physical Education Equipment and Production Technologies All SchoolsTo Be Determined Based on Student Enrollment at Each School Spring 2016 Estimated Available Funds for 2015-2016 School Year: $3,520,000

7 Proposed Projects 2015-2016 Proposed ProjectsLocationProjected CostTimeline Equipment & Program Upgrades Anderson 1 & 2 Career & Technology Center To Be Determined Based on Student Enrollment of Anderson 1 Students Spring, 2016 Purchase Equipment & Upgrade Science & STEM Labs All SchoolsTo Be DeterminedSpring, 2016 New Activity Buses for Extracurricular Events District Transportation Offices $122,000 (large bus) $42,000 (small bus) Spring 2016 Estimated Available Funds for 2015-2016 School Year: $3,520,000

8 Proposed Projects 2016-2017 Proposed ProjectsLocationProjected CostTimeline Six Room AdditionConcrete Primary School $2,100,000Fall 2016 Tennis CourtsPowdersville & Wren High Schools $400,000Spring 2017 Multi-purpose Athletic Facility Palmetto High School$1,200,000Summer 2017 Estimated Available Funds for 2016-2017 School Year: $3,520,000 Remaining funds from the previous year can be carried forward to offset additional costs.

9 Proposed Projects 2017-2018 Proposed ProjectsLocationProjected CostTimeline New Weight Room & Stadium Upgrades (New Restrooms, New Concession Stands) Wren High School$2,700,000Fall 2017 – Winter 2017/2018 HVAC ImprovementsAs Needed$500,000Summer 2018 Estimated Available Funds for 2017-2018 School Year: $3,520,000 *Changes to project lists or prioritization could occur if the needs of the district change. *Projected costs are estimates based on the best available information at this time. The district procurement policy for all projects and bids will be followed.

10 Questions? Should you have any questions and/or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the District Office at 864-847-7344. You may ask for the Superintendent’s or Assistant Superintendent’s office.


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