December 2023
Promises Made, Promises Kept
Your Penny Sales Tax is hard at work improving the School District of Palm County for our students, teachers, staff, and community. Discover how the revenue from your sales tax contributes to essential school repairs, safety measures, renovations, classroom technology enhancements, infrastructure upgrades, and much more.
Safety is a Top Priority
Taxpayers have contributed more than $30 million through the Referendum Project, prioritizing critical facility renewal and security projects to guarantee the safety of our campuses.

Thanks to the Penny Sales Tax, your investment has directly benefited Wellington Elementary School, delivering two state-of-the-art safety systems; a cutting-edge fire alarm and emergency lighting system. Your tax dollars are actively at work for a safer community.

Take a look at the recent campus improvements which also include essential roof repairs, upgraded flooring, newly installed doors, classroom lighting enhancements, and modern HVAC systems.
Let There be Light
Your Penny Sales Tax is transforming classrooms at Whispering Pines Elementary with energy-efficient lighting, creating an optimal learning environment for students.

Your tax dollars at work mean more than just brighter lights. At Whispering Pines, we're replacing and recycling classroom lighting with eco-friendly solutions. Plus, crucial updates to the roof and HVAC systems ensure a sustainable and comfortable space for our students to thrive. Your investment is shaping a brighter future for education.

See examples of how we're not just addressing structural and mechanical needs but also the finer details, like cabinet repairs, to create a fully functional space for students and staff.
Transforming Schools
After dedicating 33 years of educating Palm Beach Gardens' students, William T. Dwyer High School was in need of serious updates.

Thanks to your Penny Sales Tax, this institution is undergoing a remarkable transformation. From brand-new roofs, lighting, and restrooms to upgraded water fountains and fire alarm systems, the school's infrastructure is getting a well-deserved makeover.

And that's not all. Your tax dollars have also brought accessibility improvements to the campus, including the installation of a much-needed wheelchair lift. Your investment is breathing new life into the heart of our community.
A New Era
Your Penny Sales Tax dollars are starting a new era at Melaleuca Elementary School in 2024!

Come January, your contributions open the doors to a new 57,000 square foot classroom building and a vibrant cafe.

The school will also boast a new playground, Administration Building, and a Fine Arts Building with a state-of-the-art media center, art room, science lab, piano lab, and music room — all made possible by your tax dollars. Your impact is turning dreams into classrooms and fueling the future of education.
Introducing New Schools
The $1.8 Billion Construction Program in the School District of Palm Beach County encompasses the design and construction of seven new schools, 19 additions and remodels, 16 modernizations, as well as renovations and repairs at 168 projects in Palm Beach County. 

One of the new schools, Dr. Joaquín García High School, has all the latest security features and built-in technology throughout the state-of-the-art campus.

It's a comprehensive high school with a modern Performing Arts Center, a large Media Center, and an impressive gym. Additionally, it has athletic fields with artificial turf, the only sand volleyball court in Palm Beach County, large fine arts classrooms, business labs, and many other amazing facilities to accommodate a variety of programs. Look through the photos that show the school's construction journey.
Construction is currently in progress on 35 significant projects, with seven of them on track to reach substantial completion soon.