Gainesville City Schools ESPLOST
In the June 2020 referendum, ESPLOST VI was approved for Gainesville City Schools, Hall County Schools, and Buford City Schools. A 20-year bond referendum was approved by the citizens of Gainesville to complete ESPLOST VI projects. Watch the video below to learn more about our previous projects and our ESPLOST VII projects.
| VOTE MAY 19, 2026 |
What is ESPLOST?
ESPLOST is a continuation of the penny sales tax for the purpose of funding the building of schools and other capital projects, which currently collects $12 million annually. Previously completed projects included new buildings for Enota, Fair Street, Mundy Mill, GMS West, and Gainesville High School.
ESPLOST FACTS:
- An extension of the current sales tax, not an additional tax
- Sales tax is paid by everyone who eats and shops in Gainesville/Hall County
- Provide modern, safe, and secure school facilities for school-aged youth
- Quality schools promote a better future for our students and economic growth for our community
ESPLOST VI Primary Priorities with Bond Funds:
- Gainesville Middle School West Campus
- Gainesville High School Campus Improvements
- Additional Instructional Building (Building A)
- Cafeteria & Media Center (Building B)
- Advanced Studies Center (Building F)
- Student Activities Center (Building G), Pavilion & Bruce Miller Field
ESPLOST VI Secondary Priorities with Excess Funds:
- Gainesville High School Campus Improvements
- Exterior fencing surrounding campus
- Match existing classroom spaces to new designs (Building C)
- Update flooring, lighting, and student spaces in Pam Ware Performing Arts Center (Building D)
- Replace flooring and upgrade lighting and sound in Davis-Hill Gym (Building E)
- Renovate 40-year-old off-campus athletic venues (City Park Stadium & Ivey-Watson Field)
ESPLOST VI Updates
