Madison County Board Approves E-SPLOST Resolution Amid Enrollment Decline
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
The Madison County Board of Education approved a resolution to continue an education special purpose local option sales tax (E-SPLOST) during its October meeting. The Board also discussed declining enrollment and state funding for the local school district. Superintendent Jody Goodroe stated that the E-SPLOST referendum would be placed on the ballot for the March 2027 election.
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Why it matters
The discussion of declining enrollment and state funding indicates financial pressure on the local school district. The potential E-SPLOST referendum aims to secure additional local revenue, capped at $22 million if approved by the state.
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Who's involved
- Madison CountyThe county where the school district is located and where the Board of Education operates
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Madison County
county in Texas, United States