School improvements a sound investment

Published 1:21 am Friday, October 3, 2008

With last weeks opening of school, residents of School District No. 410

had an opportunity to see their tax dollars at work. Remodeling efforts

at Snoqualmie Elementary and Snoqualmie Middle School are nearly

complete, and with their completion, the entire district has a new,

refreshing look.

Will the new look, paid for by your tax dollars, be more conducive

to learning? The answer remains to be seen, but school pride is very

important, and I would think that most students in District No. 410 have an

increased level of pride in their new facilities.

And let’s not forget that improved facilities have brought an increased

level of technology to our classrooms, and technology can be

extremely conducive to learning, if properly used.

In addition to the benefits for students, are benefits to the district

and ultimately the teachers. The ability to attract and retain quality teachers

and administrators is also crucial. Improved facilities and increased

technology will allow the district to attract and keep a higher caliber of teachers,

which is a tough thing to do in East King County with home prices as high as

they are.

So, congratulations to the voters-taxpayers of Snoqualmie Valley. You

have an education system that you can be proud of.