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Archdale‑Trinity tax council proposes 1¢ school tax to fund SROs and technology; county to review next week
Summary
The Archdale‑Trinity Tax Advisory Council voted to propose a 1¢ supplemental tax to fund five school resource officers and technology upgrades in the district's five elementary schools; Randolph County commissioners were notified during the budget hearing and schools plan to consider the request in their budget process.
Stafford Cathal, vice chairman of the Archdale‑Trinity Tax Advisory Council, told the Randolph County Board of Commissioners on June 24 that the council voted in April to propose a 1¢ increase for the Archdale‑Trinity attendance area to fund school resource officers (SROs) in five elementary schools and to upgrade technology across the district.
The council estimated the 1¢ increase would generate about $400,000 and said the funds would pay for five off‑duty officers…
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