Fort Mill, SC – Voters in the Fort Mill School District will decide on March 19th, 2024, whether to approve a $204 million bond referendum to address the district’s urgent needs over the next five years. This includes construction of a new middle school and early childhood education center, technology upgrades, acquisition of land for future schools, and capital maintenance of existing buildings.
The need for this investment arose from a recent report by the district’s construction consultant, which highlighted the necessity for nearly $700 million in upgrades over the next decade. This funding will help the district keep pace with rapid growth and ensure that all students have access to quality educational facilities.
As is customary in Fort Mill, a citizen committee is expected to form to provide information about the bond referendum to the community. This committee will be independent of the school board and will play a crucial role in educating residents about the proposal.
While the board cannot publicly advocate for or against the bond once it is proposed, members have expressed their strong support for the plan. They emphasized the importance of investing in the district’s future, particularly the early childhood education center, which will provide critical support for young learners.
The full school board meeting can be watch here.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
