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APS outlines SPLAST-funded capital projects and moves Harper Archer planetarium to design phase
Summary
Atlanta Public Schools officials reviewed ESPLOST/SPLAST-funded capital work during a District 5 community meeting, highlighting renovations, bus and facility purchases, and a decision to use 2022 ballot funds to advance design work for the Harper Archer Planetarium ahead of a new referendum to be voted Nov. 3.
Atlanta Public Schools officials told District 5 residents at a virtual community meeting in March that the district is using prior ESPLOST (SPLAST) funds to advance infrastructure, safety and technology projects across the district and intends to put a new referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Adam Dancer, the district’s assistant superintendent of operations, said the 2022 referendum approved $650.8 million and that those funds are paying for projects including major classroom and HVAC renovations, permanent gym basketball goals at elementary schools, high school bleacher and turf replacements, security vestibule installations and technology…
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