One year after its defeat, a sales tax for school facilities in Rock Island County may be on the ballot again. This month, school boards will consider asking voters again in the spring for a 1 per cent sales tax.
Tonight both the Moline and United Township school boards will consider trying again after the proposal failed last March 56 to 44 per cent.
Moline Superintendent David Moyer says the districts still needs additional revenue for repairs, renovation, construction, and life safety.
Doctor Moyer says the newest building in the district is Bicentennial School, and it's 38 years old. The high school dates back to 1960, and two other buildings are more than 100 years old.
The Rock Island school board will discuss a possible referendum Tuesday night.