Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax 

SAFETY AND SUPPORT SUMMARY

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Access Control CCSD facilities need to be accessible to many people during and after normal hours. Increased Security needs require that staff members be confident that the doors, windows and locks can completely control access to each facility. This program will provide limited access to only authorized personnel, identify any person or groups in the building and when they entered as well as numerous other features not available now.	$3,000,000
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Security Fencing / Signage / Traffic Control Security fencing, safety and security related signs, traffic flow and traffic control indicators etc.	$1,000,000
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Surveillance Cameras Digital surveillance recording equipment.	$5,000,000
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Buses, Vehicles & Equipment Growth and attrition will require funding for replacement and new buses/support (Maintenance, Technology Services, Food Services, Warehouse, etc.) vehicles and supporting equipment for the five years.	$24,000,000
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Food Services Upgrades Local school building renovations and replacement of large kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, walk-in coolers and freezers, ice machines, steam kettles, steamers and serving lines.	$1,000,000
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Expenses Incidental to Capital Projects Associated personnel costs of administration of SPLOST capital projects; supporting furniture, equipment.	$11,000,000
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Growth and Replacement Furniture and Equipment Funding to support the furniture and equipment needs resulting from staffing/ enrollment growth/curriculum program enhancements and replacement of items which are beyond economical repair.	$6,000,000
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Renovations for Accessibility for Disabled As new students, parents and staff with significant physical disabilities move to the Cobb County School District, and as new classes are established in schools which have previously had no students, parents or staff with physical disabilities, modifications to permit physical access.	$2,000,000
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Human Resources / Payroll System Software, hardware and services to replace obsolete Human Resources and Payroll Systems with integrated enhanced systems compatible with the existing Financial System.	$9,000,000
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Student Information System Software, hardware and services to replace obsolete Student Information System	$3,000,000
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Modifications / Renovations / Facility Upgrades Building modifications required to meet curriculum program enhancements.	$1,000,000
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Program Administrative Costs Audit Fees, Advertisement, Bank Charges, Etc.	$400,000
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Accounting and Document Management Systems Software, hardware and services to replace, expand and/or upgrade systems and equipment for accounting, local school accounting, property control, other financial related areas and document management.	$4,500,000
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Physical Education/Athletic Facility Upgrades and Artificial Turf Funds for high schools for artificial turf and/or to upgrade and repair Physical Education/Athletic facilities.	$16,000,000
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Textbooks / Instructional Materials New Adoptions, Midterm Textbook Adoptions, Textbooks and Replacements.	$45,369,981
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DPS - Records Management System Provide a Crimestar Database Management System	$39,500
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TOTAL	$132,309,481
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All budgetary costs are planning estimates, and changes in circumstances or innovations (e.g., technology) will require modification. There is bid risk inherent on all these projects.