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County, school board agree on concept for 1% school construction tax; timeline, projects remain unresolved
Summary
Supervisors and school leaders agreed in principle to pursue a one‑cent sales tax for school construction but left timing and the specific project list unresolved, and recommended six months of community education before a referendum.
Board and school officials signaled agreement on the idea of a one‑cent sales and use tax to fund new construction and major renovations, but they cautioned that voter education and a clear project list are prerequisites for placing a question on a ballot. A board member summarized the position: "Conceptually, we both boards agree, and about the 1¢," one supervisor said.
Officials discussed rough revenue estimates and constraints: participants cited a likely annual yield in the low millions (discussion ranged around $4–5 million per year) and noted a 20‑year debt or spending horizon for construction projects. Members agreed on an outreach timeline: staff suggested six months of readiness to create an education program and materials before a resolution is filed. Supervisors also asked staff to prepare fall‑back plans if a referendum fails so critical projects can proceed in other ways.
