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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. 

What is ESPLOST VI?

ESPLOST VI was a continuation of the ESPLOST V 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, and Mundy Mill.

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)