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Mr. Treece: Schools' role in economic development

Third Article in Series: Replacing Col. Wm. Casey Elementary School will enhance desirability of Adair County for new businesses
For next earlier article in this four part series, see Financing of School Construction: The bonding procedure/The simple arithmetic: Why the tax is such a bargain for Adair County taxpayers interested in a brighter future for our kids with link to first article in series

By Darrell Treece, Superintendent, Adair County Schools

As everyone is aware, when a business or industry is looking to locate in a community, there are many factors they consider.

Three (3) of the top considerations are:


  • The availability and price of suitable property,
  • The availability of a trained or trainable work force, and
  • The school system.
The main reasons the school system is a factor are:
  • Is this somewhere employees want to send their children for a quality education?
  • Can the school system help provide a trained workforce?
  • How well is the school system supported by the community (as an indication of the level of support for a new business)?
The Adair County Board of Education has voted to build a new elementary school to replace an almost 50 year-old facility, Colonel William Casey Elementary. This is the top priority among a list of needed projects. While this is for the benefit of the students, it will most certainly enhance the desirability of Adair County for new businesses.

In order to pay for a new school, the Board of Education passed a "nickel tax" for facilities. The money can only go for building and maintaining facilities--not for salaries, busses, supplies, etc. It is vitally important that the community be supportive of this initiative not only for the students in the school system but also for economic development.

The question is often asked, "Why should I have to pay school taxes? I don't have any children in the school system." The reason is that as a society we are all dependent on each other. When the community grows and local businesses expand and new businesses come in, jobs are created, more services are offered and everyone fairs better. The school system is an integral and vital part of the whole equation.

If anyone desires more information, feel free to contact the Adair County Schools. -Darrell Treece, Superintendent Adair County Schools


This story was posted on 2009-12-03 12:07:48
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