Our schools are facing critical capacity issues. As one of the fastest-growing districts in the state, we must act now to address overcrowding. Many schools are already over-capacity, and by 2030, 83% of all schools in the district will be at or over capacity.
Our district relies on more than 160 portables to accommodate current enrollment – that’s equivalent to 5 elementary schools! Students learning in portables are separated from core facilities like bathrooms, offices, specialists, the library and cafeteria, which presents logistical challenges. Furthermore, failing to act now will only increase the cost down the road of operating and purchasing more temporary space.
Students can’t learn effectively in makeshift classrooms, and have needed to use hallways and converted spaces for learning. Overcrowding further threatens our ability to deliver smaller class sizes that are so important to giving all students the individual attention they need to succeed.
Voting yes builds additional permanent classrooms for 2,300 students at all levels across the district to address current needs and prepares for future growth. All students deserve access to a safe, productive learning environment. Please join community leaders, elected officials, and your neighbors in voting yes for our schools!
Submitted by: Penny Sweet, Angela Birney, Karen Moran, Vote4lwsdkids.org
