1. What is a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for education?
   A “SPLOST” is the option that a local school district has to call for a referendum to approve a one percent sales tax for school construction and/or to retire bond debt.

2. Is this an additional tax?
   No. This is a continuation of the current penny sales tax for education.  It will not change the existing sales tax in Floyd County.

3. Will the continuation of the SPLOST increase my property tax?
   No. The penny sales tax shifts some of the responsibility of providing quality educational facilities from property owners to all citizens (and visitors) of the community.   Approximately 40% of the funding will be provided by citizens living outside the Rome/Floyd County area.

4. What will continuing the SPLOST accomplish?
   Reducing overcrowding, providing improved technology and creating a better learning environment will provide our children with the quality learning environment they deserve.

5. How much will the Education SPLOST III generate over its five-year period if renewed?
   Approximately $80,650,000 will be generated if monthly collections remain flat over a five-year period.  The maximum Education SPLOST III collection has been set at $88,900,000 reflecting a 3% annual growth rate in the SPLOST.  Education SPLOST II funds will be divided between Rome City and Floyd County Schools using the latest student enrollment figures, which means that Rome City will receive approximately 34% and Floyd County Schools will receive approximately 66%.

6. Why can’t lottery funds be used to fund these projects?
   Currently, Floyd County Schools receive no funding for K-12 educational purposes from the Georgia Lottery.  Lottery proceeds only fund the state Pre-K program and the Hope Scholarship.  Also, by law, school systems cannot use lottery funds for school renovations and construction projects.

Questions/Answers Specific to Floyd County Schools

How will Floyd County Schools use the SPLOST funds if the SPLOST is extended?

Floyd County Schools will use its funds for the following projects.  The projects below are “Priority 1” items that will be completed if the SPLOST is extended.

Model High:

• Construct new high school academic building on existing site
• construct physical education facility
• install exterior lighting
• upgrade technology

Model Middle:

• Construct four new classrooms
• redesign HVAC for chorus and band rooms  
• upgrade technology

Model Elementary:

• Construct four new classrooms
• modify HVAC system  
• upgrade technology   

Johnson Elementary: 

• Construct four new classrooms
• upgrade technology

Armuchee High:

• Install HVAC project Phase II
• repair front wing of Business Education Building
• renovate auditorium
• renovate restrooms
• paving
• upgrade technology

Armuchee Middle:

• Construct four new classrooms
• renovate science rooms
• redesign HVAC for chorus and band rooms
• upgrade technology   

Armuchee Elementary: 

• Construct two new classrooms
• extend service road
• upgrade technology

Glenwood Primary:

• Construct two new classrooms
• replace HVAC Units in front hall
• build canopy for bus loading
• install bathroom fans & heaters
• upgrade technology   

Coosa High:

• Construct two new science labs
• Construct a  P. E. facility
• renovate front of school
• upgrade technology

Coosa Middle:

• Construct four new classrooms
• upgrade HVAC in chorus and band rooms
• upgrade technology

Alto Park Elementary:

• Construct six new classrooms
• enclose walkway to gym
• upgrade technology   

Cave Spring Elementary:

• Construct two new classrooms
• upgrade technology

Garden Lakes Elementary:

• Construct two new classrooms
• install security cameras
• upgrade technology   

Pepperell High:

• Renovate PE building
• pave existing parking lot near creek
• upgrade technology

Pepperell Middle:

• Replace VCT tile in media center
• resurface gym floor
• construct permanent walls in computer lab
• modify HVAC/ERV
• resurfacing and paving
• security cameras
• replace tile in bathrooms
• upgrade technology  

Pepperell Elementary:

• Construct two new classrooms
• upgrade technology

Pepperell Primary:

• Construct multi-purpose room
• build canopy to the art room
• upgrade technology

McHenry Primary:

• Construct two new classrooms with restroom battery and attaching canopy
• resurface paving in parking area
• replace the gym bleachers
• install security cameras
• replace carpet tile in gym
• install new HVAC/ERV system
• upgrade technology

Midway Primary:

• Construct two new classrooms
• install security cameras
• re-work low voltage
• upgrade technology

Floyd County Education Center: 

• Install new HVAC system
• renovate bathrooms
• install fire & security system
• renovate café and kitchen
• upgrade technology

Floyd County College & Career Academy: 

• Construct a multi-purpose room with a divider
• upgrade technology

System: 

• purchase school buses
• land Purchases
• warehouse roof replacement
• lunchroom improvements and furnishings
• equipment for new construction
• upgrade technology