Dear Orcas friends and neighbors,
We urge you to vote YES for our schools!
Never in our memory has a proposed school bond been dissected, examined, discussed and finally, endorsed by so many people who know and/or care about building safety, health, structural strength, integrity and learning environments. Never has the need for upgrades been examined so closely. To the possible disappointment of the small boy we observed, who was finding such pleasure digging the termites out of the corner outside of the music room, our middle school, library and cafeteria/music room buildings and classrooms need serious rehab and upgrade!
The school district and school supporters have gone a long way to secure grants and awards to support the upgrade efforts. In addition, the district has re-examined and analyzed the construction needs to find the most reasonable and economic way to address such things as ADA compliance, seismic integrity, energy efficiency as well as effective learning requirements. Now it is up to us to support our children’s learning by voting yes to this $11.9 million bond that will replace the construction levy expiring this year.
Environment does make a difference in learning. We believe our kids deserve our best efforts in making sure that learning takes place in safe supportive classrooms and buildings. Please join us in a yes vote for the kids!
(For more information about this bond, please visit: https://www.orcasforhealthysafeschools.com
Thank you!
Kevin and Nancy O’Brien and Coleen O’Brien
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