PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Work is being done at multiple elementary schools across Pittsylvania County to improve conditions for students and teachers and increase safety.

It’s all thanks to the 1% sales tax increase that was passed back in 2022.

At Southside Elementary School, a new central heating and cooling system is being installed to replace the window units.

“You can create a better quality environment for your students and staff,” said Steve Mayhew, Pittsylvania County Schools Superintendent. “We can have more ventilation which I think helps with the comfort of the students and to improve air quality.”

The same is being done at Union Hall Elementary. In addition to the window units themselves, the windows have also been replaced to be more tinted and better regulate the

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