Early voting begins on Monday, April 29th for the DDTwo Special Election at the Marcia O’Brien Conference Center, 200 Stadium Circle, Summerville (behind Summerville Elementary School), Weekdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, thru May 10th.
The DDTwo Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to hold a special election on May 14th to address growth by eliminating overcrowding, lowering teacher-to-student ratios, and improving aging schools. Residents located in the DDTwo attendance area who are registered to vote 30 days before the election are eligible to vote. A photo ID is required to vote in South Carolina.
Ballot Question:
Shall the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2 of Dorchester County, South Carolina (the "School District") be empowered to issue, at one time or from time to time, general obligation bonds of the School District, in a principal amount of not exceeding $200,000,000, the proceeds of which shall be used to finance the costs (including architectural, engineering, legal and related fees, and land acquisition, if necessary) of the following:
- Constructing, acquiring, and installing additional safety and security enhancements at all school facilities; · Constructing and equipping a new PreK-5 elementary school in the area of the Ponds Development; · Constructing and equipping a new PreK-5 elementary school in the area of the Yerby Development; · Constructing and equipping renovations and additions to Knightsville Elementary School; · Constructing and equipping renovations and additions to Sand Hill Elementary School;
- Constructing and equipping renovations and additions to Summerville Elementary School; · Constructing and equipping renovations and additions to Ashley Ridge High School;
- Constructing and equipping renovations and additions to Summerville High School;
- Constructing and equipping renovations and additions to Fort Dorchester High School;
- Internal and external renovations and improvements at multiple school facilities;
- Replacing and repairing roofing at multiple school facilities;
- Acquiring and installing equipment and furniture at multiple school facilities; and
- Constructing improvements to outside areas including parking lots, driveways, landscaping, and sidewalks at multiple school facilities?
If the voter wishes to vote in favor of the question, fill in the oval next to "In favor of the question/yes;" if the voter wishes to vote against the question, fill in the oval next to the words, "Opposed to the question/no."
⬭ In favor of the question/yes
⬭ Opposed to the question/no
