The School Board of Broward County, Florida Created : December 30, 2013 at 01:11 PM	Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  I. Office of the Superintendent
6. Support of Forming a Task Force to Study Additional Revenue Sources Such as a One-Cent Sales Tax or Bond Referendum and Inviting Other Entities to Join (ADDED ITEM) March 15, 2005 Status: Pending
Quick Summary / Abstract The Board of Education’s support of the creation of a task force to study a one-cent sales tax and invite other entities to join. Direct the Superintendent to do a poll, subject to the availability of funds and whether it is legally feasible.  Once the poll results are submited, to address it at a Workshop for further discussion. There has been general discussion about the need for additional revenue to support local initiatives. The task force (see attached) would meet to discuss the need for the initiative and how the revenue would be distributed.  The task force would develop basic questions that need to be answered.  They would also determine the membership of a much larger Blue Ribbon Committee. There is no financial impact. Requested Action The Board of Education’s support of the creation of a task force to study a one-cent sales tax and invite other entities to join. Direct the Superintendent to do a poll, subject to the availability of funds and whether it is legally feasible.  Once the poll results are submited, to address it at a Workshop for further discussion. Summary There has been general discussion about the need for additional revenue to support local initiatives. The task force (see attached) would meet to discuss the need for the initiative and how the revenue would be distributed.  The task force would develop basic questions that need to be answered.  They would also determine the membership of a much larger Blue Ribbon Committee. School Board Goals Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. Financial Impact There is no financial impact. Source of Additional Information Frank Till 754-321-2600 Associated File Attachments Steering Committee (Files)   ExecutedARF (Files)