In August of 2019, the Board of Education took a 69 cent tax levy to the voters. It was clear through the election and the community feedback we received that we needed to take a second look at our initiative. The Board held community listening sessions at Amazonia, Helena, John Glenn, and Minnie Cline Elementaries, as well as Savannah Middle School and two at Savannah High School. We heard over and over that the community is in support of maintaining our buildings and even looking towards the future building needs with one caveat -- the community wants some accountability for the $15 million generated over the next 10 years.
The Board heard these concerns and voted in December of 2019 to return to the voters with a Sunset Clause added to the original ballot language.
The plans to support desperately needed maintenance and renovations at Savannah High School have not changed, as these are still the most important needs in our district.
