﻿{"id":38,"date":"2014-08-26T02:09:13","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T02:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/appsvcs\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2020-06-09T13:44:15","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T13:44:15","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/","title":{"rendered":"E-SPLOST 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;518&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2020\/05\/E-SPLOST-2020-1024&#215;576.jpg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;35px||35px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Schedule&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) Referendum<br \/><strong>WHEN<\/strong>: June 9, 2020<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 16px\">7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0Your voting precinct (check here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mvp.sos.ga.gov\/MVP\/mvp.do?fbclid=IwAR38MAHqm8BJ4QFjSDxKWcwxzxd3JynQlx225TjfHmbFjpa8fyATkVDDGTY\" target=\"_blank\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;-U&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-lynx-mode=\"async\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvp.sos.ga.gov%2FMVP%2Fmvp.do%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR38MAHqm8BJ4QFjSDxKWcwxzxd3JynQlx225TjfHmbFjpa8fyATkVDDGTY&amp;h=AT05wE55FB3BrPWnkUNkrAOR8bSlkafg7AKOnoLn4bq1pIZcQ14riL5MoVeBFdqo4n15UNsblZqk14bzgYF7BSlhYUtUWInnZ0M_vVcTXVIuruoplE9RNzVvy_7xtTOKjtNMTsmGzCZFSTzFEtohCXhLB2lE9BaW4DhXrap4uuw269H2fwUwB7V9C9eX6jsBTWcLjQd92dU6tBX8o3uMrX_KgZuyZfTSRnDAyQ7pey_ydW1HKk-oiBNNTkpL5aviNGSUpoGko_aQH-SEvzYEekZVrg5im-Z4dR8cDGZnp_IXWiyEOG5PFQOvqa1ZPxTdW5yg3WJ7CLfe3qUgtd7SQdNpHufr2YkEkQbCe_t-AqO23GKUjnuxVfTrvqgPqRyw-kx9KfoI7pPMUc8WN-pr1qjJgv7LgxBqmr_9jt5Tn5ATGNtQZf1Rm4rVo1Ge1HTi8LyjAb57jCsRLaMG32stTuIBL0xAENhp2cuV5ddO8XBlxlUOp3XDbi8sVzo7-6y9VUG5IMdvploxo4UltNtxGghC6-uG0mgh6e4C81LLIJ9khjPcTwFJTOZULYdFuY9UAm1lA18fNHwVnX_cCL4TzVwzTVcY1MmJWpPc2lg7qVXF-HStw4baWr45wUi9Pu8b_l0xSQpE7Vye2GzO\">https:\/\/www.mvp.sos.ga.gov\/MVP\/mvp.do<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>More details can be found on the Muscogee County Elections and Registration Office:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusga.gov\/elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow noopener noreferrer\">www.columbusga.gov\/elections.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2020\/02\/2020-E-SPLOST-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-434 noreferrer\">2020 E-SPLOST Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2020\/02\/E-SPLOST-2015-Projects.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your 2015 E-SPLOST dollars at work<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/securevotega.com\/how-to-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Changes to Georgia Voting for 2020<\/a>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Proposed projects&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>For additional information about the items in this list please visit our Resources page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>2020 E-SPLOST Categories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"256\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>Ways to Learn<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"256\"><strong>Cost Estimation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">1. Improvements to Technology and Technology Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 45,500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">2. Stephen T. Butler STEAM Center Upgrades<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">3. Jordan HS College and Career Academy Facility Enhancements<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>Room to Learn<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"256\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">4. Replacement ES ( Dawson, St. Mary\u2019s )<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">5. Modernize Arnold MS<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">6. Addition to Hardaway HS<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">7. Addition to Kendrick HS<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">8. Addition to Mathews ES (Four Classrooms)<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01,500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">9. Upgrades to Columbus HS Exterior<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">10. Expand Veterans Memorial MS Band Room<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">11. New North Columbus Library<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a03,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">12. Museum Upgrades<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>Support to Learn<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"256\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">13. System-Wide Multi-Sport Athletic Complex<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">\u00a0$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">14. District-Wide Athletic Improvements<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15,500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">15. Replacement of Outdated Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment System-Wide (FF&amp;E)<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">16. Update Secondary Science Equipment and Technology<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01,500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">17. Addressing Facility Needs as Reflected in the District 5 Year DOE Facilities Plan<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 a.\u00a0\u00a0Renovations<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17,500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0b.\u00a0\u00a0Modifications<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">18. Playgrounds<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1,500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">19. Campus Safety and Security<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3,500,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">20. Replacement of Outdated Buses, Vehicles and Transportation Equipment<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a016,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">21. Replacement of Outdated School Nutrition Equipment<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">22. Financing of Bond Issue<\/td>\n<td width=\"256\">$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3,000,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"256\"><strong>\u00a0$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 189,000,000.00 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the five-year projection for collections based on?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>It is based on previous history with collected sales tax revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the E-SPLOST rate?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>A one-cent sales tax<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Columbus is now at an eight-percent sales tax rate. Will an E-SPLOST increase the sales tax to nine percent?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We are not proposing an increase to the sales tax rate. We are asking for a continuation of the E-SPLOST which has been passed in 1997, 2003, 2009, and 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are projects prioritized?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes, the projects will be listed in phases per the Board of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long will it take to complete the projects?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Project timelines will be developed and shared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are there any scheduled sales for surplus\/life-cycled equipment and furniture?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes, we are presenting those items to the Board of Education monthly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How will expenditures be tracked? Annual state audit or citizens panel?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The E-SPLOST expenditures are tracked monthly through our monthly financial statements and E-SPLOST expenditures reports. The E-SPLOST expenditures are reviewed each year by the District\u2019s external auditors. A publication of the expenditures is published annually in the local newspaper, (in compliance with State Department of Audits and Accounts), again apprising the public of the status of E-SPLOST expenditures year-to-date. Throughout the year, the expenditures are also reviewed by the citizens review committee for all active E-SPLOST projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will both Dawson and St. Mary&#8217;s elementary schools be demolished?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>No. The schools will be consolidated into one location. Once the new school is built the use of the buildings will be redetermined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where is the potential location for the consolidation of Dawson and St. Mary&#8217;s elementary schools?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>On the grounds of the current Dawson Elementary. We have 25 acres available on those grounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How will the consolidation of Dawson and St. Mary&#8217;s impact traffic, roadways, and neighborhoods?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>To avoid issues, we will request a longer turning lane entering Northstar Drive. For St. Mary&#8217;s, this will be an improvement. Right now, the school is very close to the street which negatively impacts traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where is Georgetown Elementary School on the roofing and HVAC list?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>They are included under the renovations list under &#8220;Support to Learn.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will the proposed projects address traffic flow at Kendrick High School and Georgetown Elementary School?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We cannot provide in-depth insight on traffic patterns. However, we hope that by adding a covered drop-off area, it will alleviate some of those concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will this address the Carver retaining wall area concerns with bushes and trees overgrowing?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We have a maintenance plan with the City. There has been no concern raised with the described wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What security changes does the plan include? Does it include cameras and personnel?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>E-SPLOST funds cannot be used for personnel. We have included items such as cameras for campus security upgrades\/enhancements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How much of the safety and security money will you use for multi-agency active shooter training?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>E-SPLOST funds cannot support that specifically, but we currently work with public safety agencies across the state to address active shooter training among other campus safety and security threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will the old North Columbus Library remain and second location be constructed or will it be eliminated? What will the new library house?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>An alternate location will be named while the new location will be constructed. The old location will be eligible for resale. The new library will provide more space for meeting rooms, upgraded technology, and parking. Several items are still being determined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Was there consideration given to the economic impact building a North Columbus library will have long-term on South Columbus?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes. There is a dedicated South Columbus Library branch on South Lumpkin Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will the library hours of operation increase for Friday and Saturday with a new library?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>That is being considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What locations are being considered for the new North Columbus library?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Plans, including the location, are under development for consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will we ever return to reusable dishes for school nutrition? There is too much garbage.<br \/>\n&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>All of the items used are recyclable materials. We ensure those items are recycled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How will needs be decided for schools with the band and orchestra instruments?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We will conduct a needs-assessment survey for school administrators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will there be seat belts on the new buses?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>That has not yet been determined by the manufacturers; several studies are ongoing to declare what is safest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Which of our elementary schools are there below full-time equivalency (FTE)? Can we rezone any of those schools?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Verdana||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Davis, Dawson, Downtown, Forrest Road, Fox, Johnson, Key, Lonnie Jackson, River Road, and Wynnton. We are more focused on that potential down that road as part of right-sizing the District. The project listed focuses on consolidation in a specific area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Footer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.0&#8243; global_module=&#8221;507&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Our Mission &amp; Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Our mission is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential.<\/p>\n<p>The MCSD is a beacon of educational excellence where all are known, valued, and inspired.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2020\/02\/Logo_sm.png&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muscogeecountyschooldistrict\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#012169&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]facebook[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;twitter&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/twitter.com\/MCSDSchools&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#012169&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]twitter[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;instagram&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mcsdschools\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#012169&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]instagram[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;youtube&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAe2eH4NqRiHlSNg3kV6tzQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#012169&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]youtube[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Muscogee County School District<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">2960 Macon Road |\u00a0Columbus, GA 31906<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">706-748-2000<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) ReferendumWHEN: June 9, 2020 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. WHERE:\u00a0Your voting precinct (check here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.mvp.sos.ga.gov\/MVP\/mvp.do) More details can be found on the Muscogee County Elections and Registration Office:\u00a0\u00a0www.columbusga.gov\/elections.2020 E-SPLOST Presentation Your 2015 E-SPLOST dollars at work Changes to Georgia Voting for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":576,"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions\/576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/esplost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}