Brunswick County is the sixth fastest growing County in the United States. And, as our County grows, so do the number of children who are attending our public schools. A news article earlier this year in the Brunswick Beacon reported the number of students attending Brunswick County Schools (BCS) is expected to grow by 42% over the next decade - nearly 6,000 students.
This November residents will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed bond that provides BCS with the funding necessary to build a new elementary school (just north of Brunswick Forest) and new High School between Leland and Winnabow to meet student population growth. Additionally funds will be used for various upgrades at schools including intercom and wiring upgrades, bleacher upgrades and site development for future schools. You can read more on the BCS web page dedicated to the bond proposal.
To help better inform residents, I wanted to share my earlier conversation with Dale Cole, Superintendent of the Brunswick County Schools. In addition, I am pleased to share videos that Mr. Cole has produced answering questions about the bond itself and other related matters.
I highly recommend folks watch the Who Pays for New Schools? video.
Bond in Focus Series
Types of Bonds
Why Can’t We Just Add More Classrooms?
Who Does the Bond Help?
Who Pays for New Schools?
What Happens to Staffing When a New School Opens?