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Last two-cents before the Levy Vote on Tuesday.

I have a lot of homework to get done tonight so unfortunately I don't have time to write a lot. However...I've noticed a lot of debate about the levy for the school district on the Patch recently and thought I'd throw in my last two-cents before the vote next Tuesday.

If you are planning to vote against the levy, I ask you to consider this:

  • I've heard talk about the school board’s lack of fiscal responsibility. I am no expert on fiscal responsibility so I can't really speak to that, but I do believe that the students enrolled in the district right now should not have to suffer while it is figured out. Passing the levy would keep the "status quo" funding while future financial plans are figured out.
  • Many people question whether or not passing the levy will benefit ALL citizens in the district. My generation of students will be your doctors as you age, your childrens' and grandchildrens' educators, your financial advisors, lawyers, religious leaders, employees of all of the companies you frequent, and your political leaders. Don't you want us to have the best education possible? If not for us, than for your future selves and the future of this country.

 

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“Education is more than a luxury; it is a responsibility that society owes to itself.”
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R. Cook

 

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Thanks for listening!

Sami

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