Pay it forward: vote for school bond

Published 12:04 pm Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Our community has been growing for years. The school bond before us now will empower our school district to suitably address this growth. Proper use of school facilities positively affects student learning and student learning affects our community. We cannot afford to reject this bond.

Bond rejection will cost everyone: taxpayers, students, teachers, SVSD, and our community.

Taxpayers: A permanent solution for our community. Do nothing and we will be forced to build when interest rates and building costs are higher, costing us millions more.

Middle school kids and teachers: A stable educational environment and unique window of influence. Smaller middle schools with focused personnel can better individualize education. Do nothing and we begin the 2013-14 school year overcrowded at both Twin Falls and Chief Kanim Middle Schools.

School District: An opportunity to implement best practices. The middle school years are such a time of upheaval and growth, as well as, an opportunity to capture a student’s interest and intellect for a lifetime. Do nothing and our kids are less competitive.

Snoqualmie Valley: The chance to pay it forward by investing in exceptional graduates who contribute back into this community. Please do something. Invest in our youth, your neighbors. Vote yes.

Nancy Baker

Snoqualmie