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Board certifies voter approval of continuation of E-SPLOST; resolution adopted
Summary
Trustees adopted a resolution formally recording Chatham County voters' approval of continuing the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST V), enabling the district to proceed with planned capital projects and financing.
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education adopted a resolution on April 9 certifying the March 18 election result that continued the district's education special-purpose local-option sales tax (E-SPLOST V).
What the vote does: The resolution formally records voter approval of the continuation of the one-cent E-SPLOST and authorizes board officers to provide certified copies of election results as needed for financing and project implementation.
Why it matters: Continuation of E-SPLOST funds supports capital projects including school construction, renovations and technology investments. Superintendent Denise Watts thanked voters and said the proceeds will fund district priorities on a schedule developed by staff and the board.
Board action: The resolution passed with a roll call and the board authorized staff to execute documents and provide certifications to appropriate agencies. Trustees and the superintendent described the approval as enabling previously planned projects, including ongoing construction and future school improvements.
What's next: Staff will provide certified election documents to relevant agencies and proceed with planning and procurement required to implement E-SPLOST-funded projects.
