New bond proposal postponed
The focus of the school board’s strategic discussion this month centered around the potential for an April 2009 bond proposal to continue the district’s plan to go to the voters every three years with a bond initiative to address urgent facility needs. Since 2000, our community has generously supported bond proposals which have significantly improved the learning environment for students across our district.
Passage of an April 2009 bond would have continued this effort with a list of very important building improvements, including the completion of our air-conditioning projects. Although I consider these projects to be of great importance in improving our facilities for students, I believe the decision by the board to delay the bond election was the proper approach to take.
Our stakeholders understand the need for these improvements, and to their credit, many would be in line to vote in support of a bond in April 2009. However, we understand that while many community members are supportive of our efforts some may be struggling to make ends meet in this tough economic time. By holding off past April, a number of factors should become clearer at which time we will engage our stakeholders again in a discussion about setting a new date for a bond election.
For those of you who would prefer action in April 2009, I ask for your patience and understanding. For those who are struggling at this time but have supported the students of Springfield with past votes, please continue to stay engaged as we work though these times and make decisions that will be best for the entire community.
I look forward to hearing from you about this issue and urge you to submit a comment. Based on input from readers of this blog, I have decided to post your comments for all to read. As you submit your thoughts and opinions, please pose them in a manner that will contribute to constructive discourse. Thank you.
Passage of an April 2009 bond would have continued this effort with a list of very important building improvements, including the completion of our air-conditioning projects. Although I consider these projects to be of great importance in improving our facilities for students, I believe the decision by the board to delay the bond election was the proper approach to take.
Our stakeholders understand the need for these improvements, and to their credit, many would be in line to vote in support of a bond in April 2009. However, we understand that while many community members are supportive of our efforts some may be struggling to make ends meet in this tough economic time. By holding off past April, a number of factors should become clearer at which time we will engage our stakeholders again in a discussion about setting a new date for a bond election.
For those of you who would prefer action in April 2009, I ask for your patience and understanding. For those who are struggling at this time but have supported the students of Springfield with past votes, please continue to stay engaged as we work though these times and make decisions that will be best for the entire community.
I look forward to hearing from you about this issue and urge you to submit a comment. Based on input from readers of this blog, I have decided to post your comments for all to read. As you submit your thoughts and opinions, please pose them in a manner that will contribute to constructive discourse. Thank you.
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