Dr. Crossley spoke with members and guests of the Hope Lions Club during a lunchtime meeting today. He shared information regarding plans for campuses in relation to the district's request for a millage increase. He talked about aging buildings and student population versus capacity. Hope Public Schools is at approximately half of maximum student capacity. This means the State Department of Secondary and Elementary Education will not fund new construction.
The Yerger Complex and the Agri Building at Hope High are receiving 72% of the funds needed for renovations from the state through facilities requests. Millage funds would help cover the rest in addition to other improvements at those campuses as well as improvements and upgrades at the baseball complex, Clinton Primary, and Beryl Henry. The millage proposal also includes provisions for increased compensation for long-term employees and classified staff in general.
The group was informed that in addition to the Courthouse and Fulton Library, two more locations will be open for voting on August 8: one in Spring Hill and one in Washington. Specifics will be posted shortly.
Pictured below are Dr. Crossley (left) and Lions Club President Milko Smith:
For more information about the proposed millage, visit:
https://www.hpsdistrict.org/page/hpsmillage
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