WHY RENEW?

CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONMajor projects in the Carver, Douglass, Grady, Jackson, Mays, South Atlanta and Washington Clusters

UPGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE Improvements at many of our learning sites, including charter schools in APS buildings, will address systems replacements as needed, such as:• Mechanical/Electrical: HVAC, plumbing, electrical upgrades/improvements• Building Envelope: Roofing, window and door replacement, waterproofing• Interiors: Ceilings replacement, new floor

coverings, door replacement, cabinets and casework replacement

• Site Work: Paving replacement, drainage issues, sidewalks, site lighting

ATHLETIC UPGRADES • Field houses and artificial turf at high schools• Upgrades to Grady and Lakewood Stadiums• Refurbish Cheney Field • Physical Education equipment upgrades

TRANSPORTATION• School bus vehicle replacement• Support vehicle replacement

WHAT IS E-SPLOST?An Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) is a one-penny sales tax that may be used by school systems to build new facilities, renovate existing structures, improve school bus fleets, upgrade HVAC systems and pay debt from previous projects.

The Board of Education is calling for a May 24 vote onreauthorizing the current E-SPLOST (penny sales tax).

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ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES*

Construction, Renovation & Infrastructure Upgrades $370,900,000

Technology $ 67,000,000

Transportation $ 20,000,000

Athletic Upgrades $ 21,500,000

Safety & Security $ 9,100,000

Vacant / Dilapidated Building Demolition $ 5,000,000

Property Acquisition $ 5,000,000

Program Management $ 12,000,000

Debt Service $ 35,800,000

TOTAL $546,300,000

VACANT BUILDINGSDemolish vacant and dilapidatedstructures that are eyesores and safety risks

TECHNOLOGY• Personalized learning devices • Wireless network upgrades • Interactive classroom technologies• Computer and printer refresh • Phone upgrades • Student information systems • Kronos System Upgrades• Device management systems

SAFETY & SECURITY• Computer Aided Design technology• Security camera upgrades• Visitor management system• Fire alarm upgrades• Intercom upgrades• Clock & marquee upgrades

E-SPL STREINVESTING IN ATLANTA’S KIDS

*subject to change due to scope, schedule and revenue

VOTING DAY: TUESDAY MAY 24 EARLY VOTING: MAY 2 - 20

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