Local Businesses Step Up...
To verify the need for increased funding, the School District asked the Palm Beach County Business Forum, an unincorporated association of 21 business, professional and trade groups to support the proposed half-cent sales tax. An independent Task Force reviewed and evaluated the District's plan for school construction and renovations. Having conducted a rigorous and intellectually honest examination, the Task Force concluded by stating:
“Palm Beach County schools need to be updated with adequate facilities, including better access to technology. The sales tax will not only benefit children in our schools but will also benefit our communities by providing quality facilities for after-hours community learning centers, adult education programs, and emergency storm centers. An attractive, viable public school system is vital for attracting and retaining businesses within Palm Beach County, and helps sustain a meaningful quality of life for all county residents.
Having reviewed the School District’s plan for school construction and renovations, we the members of the Referendum Evaluation Task Force unanimously support the School District’s proposal for the half-cent sales tax. We believe the School District has exhausted all other funding sources, and the half-cent sales tax to raise $560 million is the best and most reasonable solution to fund school construction, renovations and expansion, which in turn will reduce school overcrowding."
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