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Forsyth County Schools presents E‑SPLOST extension plan ahead of Nov. 4 vote
Summary
Forsyth County Schools officials presented details of a proposed extension of the penny education sales tax, E‑SPLOST 7, and urged voters to review project lists and financial materials before the Nov. 4 election.
Forsyth County Schools officials on Oct. 28 presented details of a proposed extension of the district's penny education sales tax, known as E‑SPLOST, ahead of a public vote scheduled for Nov. 4.
"EASBLOS stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax," Dr. Michelle Dugan said while describing the proposal as an extension of an existing penny sales tax rather than a new tax. The presentation said the tax funds capital projects for the school district, including building refurbishments, safety and security upgrades, HVAC work, buses and technology.
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