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New Sales Tax Serving Lincoln High School Well

The sales tax increase voters of Logan County approved about a year ago is beginning to pay off for Lincoln Community High School.

Summer projects for this year are being funded through the sales tax. Superintendent of Lincoln Community High School, Robert Bagby says thanks to that sales tax, the district was able to lower the property tax. He notes the new tax rate makes it the lowest sales tax in the area.

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The question then can be asked, how was the district able to decrease the property tax rate? Bagby explains the sales tax increase was used to pay off bonds issued in the district several years ago. He stresses the sales tax money they receive can only be used to improve their facilities, it is not able to be used on programs or salaries.

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A few years back the district received an interest free loan to address some areas of need. Bagby explains now the district is entering into the final phases of those areas of need and will reassess where they are and move forward.

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Some of the targets LCHS has had are new lockers, air conditioning in some parts of the school, and installing high speed, wireless internet around the campus. Bagby notes they have upgraded science and computer labs as well.

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