It was the perks. Spartanburg Districts pay for continuing education. Assitant principal Sheri Yarborough received her master's degree after she transferred from Greenville County to Spartanburg County. Both Oates and Yarborough believe that Greenville County will continue to lose high-quality teachers if pay doesn't improve. They worry that the tax referendum needed to make that happen won't pass.
People are reluctant to put more money into taxes.
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