Are
the budget cuts over?
Act 388 has made school funding directly related to the economy. We hope the economy doesn't get worse, but at the same time, we do not expect it to return to pre-2008 levels any time soon. Many factors affect our revenue and budget, such as how many children have enrolled, property values, the economy, and new state and federal regulations. Because of variables beyond our control, it is not possible to make a definitive statement.
Act 388 has made school funding directly related to the economy. We hope the economy doesn't get worse, but at the same time, we do not expect it to return to pre-2008 levels any time soon. Many factors affect our revenue and budget, such as how many children have enrolled, property values, the economy, and new state and federal regulations. Because of variables beyond our control, it is not possible to make a definitive statement.
Why
buy lights for the football fields and not computers for the
classroom?
The board is committed to meeting standards in everything we do. The lighting levels at District Three Stadium did not meet even 50% of the standard light level for a high school football field. The lighting improvements will put district three stadium on par with York, Gafney, and Dorman high schools. But we also buy computers and technology. This year we've spent $2.5 million for new computers and technology infrastructure including a wireless network for our elementary schools.
The board is committed to meeting standards in everything we do. The lighting levels at District Three Stadium did not meet even 50% of the standard light level for a high school football field. The lighting improvements will put district three stadium on par with York, Gafney, and Dorman high schools. But we also buy computers and technology. This year we've spent $2.5 million for new computers and technology infrastructure including a wireless network for our elementary schools.
Why has the district not tried to
get a sales tax for schools passed?
School districts in South Carolina do not have access to local sales taxes like municipalities and counties do. This is something our local legislative delegation would have to bring up for a public vote.
School districts in South Carolina do not have access to local sales taxes like municipalities and counties do. This is something our local legislative delegation would have to bring up for a public vote.
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