Superintendents ready to look at school sales tax

Those keeping an eye on area schools' finances and facilities know that districts are always looking for ways to improve their buildings.

Enter recent state legislation, which would allow voters to pass a countywide special sales tax to pay for things like new buildings, renovations, property purchase and even paying off bonds.

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