Dear Editor,
We voted “no” on the last two capital Orcas Island School District levies. We are happy to vote “yes” on the upcoming levy to pay for the upgrades and repairs to the Elementary School plumbing and heating systems.
We attended the school board meetings as the board grappled with how to make the necessary upgrades for health and safety and pay for it while taking advantage of the $900,000 grant. We appreciated the hard decision they had to make the repairs during the summer while taking the chance that they would have to cut sports and other popular programs to pay for it if the levy this November does not pass.
We are thankful for those in the community that have made donations towards this work and that this levy will be for one year only.
Clyde and April Duke
Clyde, Tell em about the plans for the new school buildings that you were telling me about in the hardware store the other day
Chris,I shared with you that our committee of citizens have asked the school board to consider bringing back the firm that was involved in the school project last and reconsider some other options. Those options were to as much as possible, utilize the existing structures and give us several options on a progressive conclusion.
They have responded, and our group has met afterwards for discussion. It is premature to suggest a final resolution, however we have before us four options.
One very clear point I will state is they gave us what we asked for. Options.
Of the four options, only the last option was for new structures.
Sincerely, Clyde Duke
So new structures are still being considered. Thanks, Clyde