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Hillsborough County School Board to consider half-cent tax referendum at special meeting

The referendum would raise more money for school repairs and construction.

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We received photos of thermostats inside classrooms that showed temperatures in the 80s.

TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a special meeting today to discuss to proceed with a tax referendum.

The referendum would raise more money for school repairs and construction.

The agenda for the special meeting has two proposals for a half-cent sales surtax.

The district has struggled to keep the air conditioning working at its 200-plus schools.

Friday’s meeting is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.

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