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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County School District has unanimously approved the $140 million bond for new projects. The district plans to borrow up to $140 million by issuing a new General Obligation Bond to provide funding for existing debt and new school construction. Around $50 million will go toward paying off old bonds that are due in December. The new funding will cover recent costs and future needs, with over $75 million allocated for school maintenance, new technology, security and other upgrades. The remaining $9 million will be used to purchase land for the new elementary school in West Ashley. The board also discussed potential renovation designs for the new Baptist Hill Middle School.
