The AJC reports that Superintendent Phyllis Edwards convinced the Decatur School Board at Tuesday’s meeting to support a $75 million General Obligation Bond, vs. the $82 million bond that was previously requested. The blurb continues…
“Whatever you ask for it’s still not going to meet our needs,” she said. “But I think the $75 million is easier to pass because it’s more reasonable.”
With $75 million, the annual tax increase on those owning an $150,000 home would be approximately $204, on a $300,000 home, $408, on a $500,000 home, $680 and on a $700,000 home $953.
Over on Open City Hall, of the 402 current “On Forum” responses, 70% of respondents said they would approve a $75 million bond. However, it should also be noted that 78% of respondents have children currently in the school system, which is a considerably larger percentage than the total Decatur voting population.
Chart courtesy of Open City Hall
No-children households might increase their support if the program also included mandatory classes for parents on “Child Management in Decatur Restaurants: Respecting the Rights of Other Diners.” There would have to be a test, of course. 🙂