I’m writing in strong support of the upcoming school bonds and levy proposal in the Stanwood-Camano School District. One thing I know from raising a family and from having the opportunity to serve on a board of education in another community is that strong schools form the backbone of a strong community.
While I do not have children or grandchildren attending the Stanwood-Camano schools, I do have a vested interest in doing what I can to ensure that graduates leave our schools prepared for advanced training. Our graduates are our future citizens, and we need them to be citizens who give back to strengthen our community.
As a taxpayer in our community, I wanted to know that effective planning is behind the bond and levy proposals before us. My investigation revealed that:
A facilities committee studied each school and made recommendations:
* The secondary redesign committee conducted research and developed guiding principles for program and facility design.
* Town hall meetings invited community input.
* Business and community leaders met with school leaders to advise.
* School design team committees worked with architects.
* Surveys gave voice to any community member.
From the broad base of information, the solid bond and levy proposals arose.
Our students all need and deserve the quality learning spaces that our newer schools provide for many now. Teachers and students need readily available, current technology that fosters learning at the highest levels.
These proposals deserve your vote on May 16.
Nancy Baird
Camano Island
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