With anticipation of growth and to stay competitive in keeping and recruiting teachers, the Elmore County Board of Education is seeking a seven-mills more of ad valorem tax.
Elmore County superintendent Richard Dennis will make a presentation at Monday’s Elmore County Commission to lay out the school system’s plan to use the additional revenue.
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