Suwannee County School Board approves half-cent sales tax referendum for November ballot

Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During their Tuesday, April 28, regular meeting, members of the Suwannee County School Board took a moment to honor their student ambassadors before discussing a proposed referendum election regarding authorization of a one-half cent school capital outlay surtax on sales within the county. The meeting began with a presentation from Suwannee Pineview Elementary’s Faith Builders Club. Sponsored by the school’s academic coach, Becky Carter, the club is inspired by the history and mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The club meets once a month and provides students with an opportunity “to grow in faith and character in an age-app