The Okaloosa County School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Elliott Point Elementary School on Tuesday, November 14, to celebrate the recent additions to their campus. Thanks to voter support and approval of the Half-Cent Sales Tax, the school now has an eight-classroom addition with new technology and furniture, an expanded bus ramp, and parking. Superintendent Marcus Chambers explained to those in attendance that the half-cent sales tax has generated over $30 million more than originally anticipated, allowing the district to expedite projects. In addition to the classroom and infrastructure upgrades, the funds are also facilitating new school construction for the first time in over a decade.
“So much is happening across our school district,” stated Superintendent Chambers. “When you’re here at Elliott Point, you see the classroom additions, but you can also see the smile on Mr. Nuss’s face, as well as the teachers, and especially the students. It’s providing our students the type of atmosphere that they deserve and that they should have.”