E-SPLOST VI
E-SPLOST VI
A Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for Education (E-SPLOST) is a countywide, one-cent (penny) tax on all consumer goods that must be approved by voters in a referendum and is in effect for five years. A sales tax is based on consumption and is shared by all consumers. Estimates show that up to 30% of these funds are paid by non-Cobb County residents. If approved by voters, E-SPLOST is expected to collect $71.514M for Marietta City Schools (MCS) to construct, renovate, and revitalize aging school facilities district wide to ensure a well-maintained and secure learning environment for students and staff at all campuses; and, keep pace with rapidly changing technology for student learning.
How Will The Money Be Used?
| Splost VI Summary | Budget |
|---|---|
| Construction, Modifications and Renovations | $52,204,000 |
| Technology (Classroom and Infrastructure) | $14,500,000 |
| Transportation | $3,140,000 |
| Security System Upgrades | $250,000 |
| Instructional Materials/Equipment | $870,000 |
| Copy Machines | $400,000 |
| Planning, Legal and Administrative | $150,000 |
| Total Proposed Expenditures | $ 71,514,039.00 |
E-SPLOST VI in Action
E-SPLOST VI Focus
- Renovating & Revitalizing Marietta City Schools facilities and infrastructures district wide to ensure a well-maintained and secure learning environment for students and staff at all campuses. Immediate Projects (not inclusive) are:
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Hickory Hills Elementary - Renovations/Modifications
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Marietta Center for Advanced Academics - Renovations/Modifications
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Sawyer Road Elementary - Renovations/Modifications
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West Side Elementary - Renovations/Modifications, New cafeteria/kitchen
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Marietta High School - Renovations/Modifications to original building not addressed by CTAE Renovations
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Marietta Sixth Grade Academy – Window Replacement, Hardscape Improvements
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Marietta Middle School – Roof repairs, Flooring, Painting
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Northcutt Stadium – LED Video Scoreboard
- MHS Baseball/Softball Stadium Turf/Facility Improvements
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MHS Track/LAX/Soccer Scoreboard
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All Elementary Schools – Outdoor Education/Playground Improvements
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- Sustaining & Improving technology and infrastructure for student learning.
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Teacher Laptop Refresh
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Student Chromebook Refresh
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Interactive Display Refresh
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Network/Server Infrastructure Enhancements
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Fine Arts Instruments & Equipment
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School Instructional Program Materials & Equipment
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Audio/Visual System at MSGA
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E-SPLOST VI Basic Facts
| Referendum date: | November 2, 2021 |
| Expiration date: | December 2028 |
| Projected total Marietta City Schools revenue: |
$71,514,039 |