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Recommends upcoming levy |
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February 8, 2015 |
February 7, 2015
To the Editor:
It’s about the kids, not us!
Idaho is a great place to raise children, but
Idaho does not fund the educational system as it
should. I have greatly enjoyed over 30 years in
public education. Over this time, I have seen
what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to be
done to supplement our programs. The greatest
indicator of student success is found in the
quality of its personnel; Boundary County has
quality people! We need to keep these people in
front of our children. Our schools do a very
good job—thanks to your support in the past! The
levy, which you passed two years ago, has
allowed us to provide what our local children
needed and for this, I thank you!
This opportunity will come again on March 10,
and again, we need your support. Maintaining and
improving our program is up to you. We need this
levy! I am not saying this from the position of
an employee; my position is for my students and
your children.
What will be lost if the levy fails: support
staff, individual student attention, educational
choice and extra-curricular programs. This is
not just lip service, it is a fact. I have seen
this over the years with other districts!
Boundary County will experience larger class
sizes and/or split level classes in the
elementary schools and fewer programs. Without
this program assistance, our efforts will
continue, but our resources will be very
limited. We will be forced to do less, with
less. Our children and community will feel this!
Over the last four years, tremendous gains have
been made at Valley View. Test scores have
improved and discipline problems have declined.
Data prove these facts. The staff is proud and
would like to continue this trend. With support
of the new levy, we will have the resources to
keep up with technology. Our students will
remain competitive with this boost; our children
must be given this opportunity.
I understand financial restrictions; we all have
limits and choices to make! What we need to
remember is, our time here is fleeting—the kids
are the future. Give them what they need, vote
YES on March 10th!
Gary Pflueger |
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