During this conversation a recurring theme emerged, one that has surfaced at other times when discussing the bond. It is this. People close to our schools understand the need for additional classrooms and repair to existing structures. They are also aware of the crowded conditions in some schools and projections for continued enrollment growth that cannot be accommodated without changes to the current delivery model and program. The dilemma; how do we convey this need to the majority of people in our community that do not have this experience?
It is difficult to create written materials that result in the reader understanding our capital needs. One must spend time in our buildings when students and teachers are present and also review demographic projections for this understanding to occur. The likelihood of a successful bond measure is not great if we do not find multiple ways to convey this need.
In running this bond measure, we are asking voters and our community to answer two critical questions.
- Is it worth it?
- Can I do it?
How do we create this need for those that do not directly experience it in our schools?
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It is good that we are thinking and planning now. One of the things that was brought up our 10 Tech meeting today by Mr. Schuster was the fact that a lot of the time voters/taxpayers think that their money may be being wasted by our schools. So even though the bond is different than the tech/operations levies, it may be important to show how incredibly well we have spent the money that they are currently paying in taxes. The tech money has been spent wisely and thoughtfully and I think that voters at some time will want to see that if they are going to be willing to spend more of their paychecks on our schools.
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