Local Option Sales Tax for Education Approved

LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FOR EDUCATION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Provisions of the Law Funds may only be used for capital improvements. The tax began in March, 2015. It will be administered and collected by the Department of Revenue and distributed to the school district on a monthly basis. The school district will maintain records to demonstrate that tax proceeds are spent only for the purpose as stated. It is very important that the school district follow up on its commitments and promises to the patrons and voters. This approved plan reflects the projects that were indicated as priorities during the referendum process.

Allowable Capital Improvement Projects Installation, maintenance & improvement of security & public safety measures Acquisition or updating of technology hardware, software & necessary infrastructure Repairing or replacing roofs & HVAC systems Constructing, improving, renovating & equipping instructional, fine arts or athletic spaces or facilities Acquiring land to construct new school facilities Acquiring student transportation vehicles

Estimated Budget School District 2012-2013 135 Day ADM District Allocation % Calculated Amount Per Year District One 9,100.89 30.01% $4,129,038.49 Estimate based on 2012 Data 1% Sales Tax Calculation B&C Board Conservative Estimate $13,760,979 School District 2014-2015 District Allocation % Estimate Calculated Amount Per Year Estimate District One 9,335 30.50% $4,400,000.00

Estimated Budget School District 2014-2015 District Allocation % Estimate Calculated Amount Per Year Estimate District One 9,335 30.50% $4,400,000.00 The 2014 SC Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax Act requires any district to use 10% of the 1 cent proceeds to reduce property taxes by offsetting the existing debt service millage levy on general obligation. However, the Anderson One Board of Trustees has promised to use 20%. $4,400,000 X .20 = $880,000 to Debt Service

Proposed Projects 2015-2016 Estimated Available Funds for 2015-2016 School Year: $3,520,000 Proposed Projects Location Projected Cost Timeline Safety & Security Enhancements (to include additional cameras, access doors, and communication equipment) All Schools $450,000 Fall 2015 Technology Hardware & Instructional Software All Schools $800,000 Winter 2015/Spring 2016 Update Digital & Print Materials All Media Centers $60 per student (based on the 135th day count 9,335 students) Total: $560,100 Fall 2015 Roof Improvements Palmetto & Wren Middle Schools $150,000 Fall/Winter 2015 Band, Fine Arts & Physical Education Equipment All Schools $40 per student (based on the 135th day count 9,335 students) Total: $373,400 Spring 2016 The allotted funds per school are based on the 135 ADM report for 2014-2015.

Proposed Projects 2015-2016 Estimated Available Funds for 2015-2016 School Year: $3,520,000 Proposed Projects Location Projected Cost Timeline Production Technologies All Schools $20,000 per elementary $25,000 per middle $30,000 per high school Total: $325,000 Spring 2016 Program Upgrades Welding Equipment Anderson 1 & 2 Career & Technology Center $75,000 Fall 2015 Purchase Equipment & Upgrade Science & STEM Labs All Schools $400,000 Spring/Summer 2016 New Activity Buses for Extracurricular Events District Transportation Offices $122,000 (large bus) $42,000 (small bus) Spring 2016 Contingency: Unanticipated Expenses to fulfill and fully fund projects 7% - $224,500 The Board of Trustees reserves the right to make revisions or modifications to the plan in the best interest of the students and/or the district.

Proposed Projects 2016-2017 Estimated Available Funds for 2016-2017 School Year: $4,500,000 Proposed Projects Location Projected Cost Timeline Six Room Addition Concrete Primary School $2,100,000 Fall 2016 Tennis Courts Powdersville & Wren High Schools $400,000 Winter 2017 Multi-purpose Athletic Facility Palmetto High School $1,200,000 Summer 2017 New Field House/Weight Room Wren High School $1,800,000 Spring/Summer 2017 Remaining funds from the previous year will be carried forward to offset additional costs. It is expected that the district may carry forward approximately $1,000,000.

Proposed Projects 2017-2018 Estimated Available Funds for 2017-2018 School Year: $4,500,000 Proposed Projects Location Projected Cost Timeline Instructional Technology and Equipment Upgrades All Schools Unknown Fall 2017 Stadium Upgrades (New Restrooms, New Concession Stands, handicap ramp for visitors side) Wren High School $900,000 Fall 2017 Winter 2017/2018 HVAC Improvements As Needed $500,000 Summer 2018 Connector Road (to relieve traffic congestion) Powdersville Middle Parking Lot to Roe Road $550,000 Summer 2018 The Digital Innovation Initiative will be entering its fourth year of implementation.