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Forsyth County Schools say E‑SPLOST lets district pay in cash; additions preferred over new high school

Forsyth County Government · February 16, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Mitch Young told the panel the district’s recently passed E‑SPLOST aligns with its five‑year CIP, enabling projects to be funded with cash rather than debt. He said the district favors additions to existing schools over building a new $220M high school.

Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mitch Young said the district recently passed its E‑SPLOST measure and has aligned those projects with the district's five‑year capital improvement plan submitted to the state. "We're able to pay for things with cash and not debt," Young said, describing the timing as "perfect" for…

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