To the Editor:

This October, we are being asked to vote on two school funding questions: a $100 million bond question and a $17 million dollar budget override. The total cost of both ballot questions would amount to less than $3.50 per month on a $291K home.

Passage of the capital bond question will provide the means to manage the continuing explosive growth in student population, and help avoid a future of overcrowded schools. Passage of the budget override question will allow the district to maintain class sizes, and enable the recruitment and retention of the best teachers. A vote for both ballot questions will maintain the high quality of our schools at a low cost. A top-ranked school district is why families choose to live in our community. And a great school system means strong property values, a benefit to all members of the community.

This is an opportunity to send a message that our community cares about the quality of our educational system. I urge all community members to cast a YES vote for both issues. Vote for a strong school system supporting our strong community!

Regards,

Lesia Rehl, Vice Chairperson of the Student Advisory Council at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, and Parent

Leigh Kahn, Chairperson, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School Advisory Council, and Parent
Lynn Baer , Co-President, Buffalo Ridge Educational Alliance (Parent Teacher Organization), and Parent

Barbara Donaldson , Co-President, Buffalo Ridge Educational Alliance (Parent Teacher Organization), and Parent