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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its been pointed out that there is already $630M of approved funds to be allocated from previous referendums. No need for another $315M at this time.[/quote]

From the county's website: "Q: Why put forth additional referenda if there are still unsold bonds? A: Fairfax County bond packages are planned to fund specific projects. This means that all previous bond authorizations were planned for or are obligated to specific projects. These projects often take a number of years to complete. Bonds are sold only as the money is needed, resulting in substantial amounts of authorized, but unissued, bonds. Prudent financial management dictates that the proportionate amount of bonds be sold to coincide with the annual cash flow requirements for construction costs associated with the respective capital projects." https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/bondfaqs.htm

Here are the projects that the proposed $315 million in authority would fund: "Plan and/or construct two new elementary schools, Relocate one modular building, Plan additions at three existing high schools to add capacity, Plan and/or construct renovations of ten elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools." https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/2017-school-bond-pes.pdf

[quote=Anonymous]And this won't "hurt the students" - but hopefully it will concentrate the minds of the school board to focus on "the basics".[/quote]

Of course it would hurt students. Those projects don't happen without the bond authorization or a huge tax hike. Don't be a jerk.[/quote]

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