Dear Editor:

There are three items on the April 27 ballot that pertain to the Webster Parish Board.  Two of these are RENEWALS and the other is a Bond Issue Proposal for upgrades and renovations to Browning Elementary, Brown Upper Elementary, and North Webster HIgh School in Springhill.  (District 8)

1.  Parish Wide Maintenance Tax RENEWAL-  This is a renewal and it is the only proposition for all of the voters in Webster Parish to consider.  This  Millage Renewal calls for the continuation of 2.81 mills on all properties subject to taxation for a period of ten years.  ” It is for the purpose of giving additional support to public schools in the Parish of Webster, including acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating the public school system of the District.”  The funds collected from this millage have been a blessing for our school district.  They have allowed us to maintain and improve our operations at the district level as well as at our individual schools for a long period of time. 

2.  Springhill School District  No. 8 Millage CONTINUATION (Pertains only to voters in Springhill District No. 8)- This proposition calls for the continued collection of 7.89 mills in Springhill District No. 8 for the upkeep and maintenance of the three schools in Springhill:  Browning Elementary, Brown Upper Elementary, and North Webster High School.  

3.  Springhill School District No. 8 General Obligation Bond (Pertains only to voters in Springhill District No. 8)- This proposition calls for the increase of approximately 12 mills to provide $11,000,000 for much needed modifications, improvements,  and construction at Browning Elementary, Brown Upper Elementary, and North Webster High School.  This bond issue will be in effect for a period of twenty years.  

On behalf of the Webster Parish School Board, we are grateful for your continued support of our school system.  Please vote this Saturday, April 27.  

Thank you,

Johnny Rowland, Jr., Superintendent