School Capital Outlay Surtax Oversight Committee Meeting, September 2, 2026

The Marion County K12 School Capital Outlay Surtax Oversight Committee met on September 2, 2026, to review and discuss the status of capital projects funded by the local sales tax. The committee received detailed updates on revenues, expenditures, and ongoing construction projects including the East Marion Elementary School door and wall enclosure, Oyola Middle School renovations, and the Belleview Elementary and Santos school replacement project with a budget of $65 million. The committee discussed the impact of rising construction costs, project timelines, and the need for additional project management staff to handle multiple concurrent projects. They also reviewed policy considerations related to RFP language and contractor evaluations, emphasizing the importance of rewarding contractors who complete projects on time and within budget. The committee was informed about plans for future projects such as the Denell Middle and High School campus replacement and potential new schools to address capacity issues. Additionally, the committee was shown improvements to the public website to enhance transparency about sales tax expenditures. A motion to approve the previous meeting minutes was passed, and the next meeting was scheduled for December 2, 2026.