Question 1 - 1% Educational Sales Tax

Shall a one percent sales and use tax for educational purposes be imposed in the Screven County School District for a period of time not to exceed 20 consecutive calendar quarters in order to raise not more than $14,500,000 for the following capital outlay projects: renovation of Screven County Elementary School; acquisition and upgrading of computers, technology equipment, telecommunications systems and equipment, and technology infrastructures; acquisition and upgrading of equipment necessary to maintain operations during emergencies, severe weather events, and natural disasters; upgrading, renovations, and construction of athletic facilities within the school district; acquisition and upgrading of school district safety and security systems and equipment; acquisition and upgrade of buses and other system vehicles, including communication systems, GPS location system and cameras; acquisition of grounds equipment and equipment for maintenance, including, but not limited to tractors and mowers; acquisition, construction, and upgrading of equipment and facilities necessary for vehicle fleet operation, repair, and maintenance; updating, replacement, and acquisition of textbooks; updating, replacement, and acquisition of classroom furniture; upgrading and construction of school district roads, driveways, and parking lots; upgrades, renovations, and additions to facilities to enhance safety and security; and construction of buildings, structures, properties, and facilities of the school district, including any property, both real and personal, and equipment?