We urge Auburn District voters to vote Yes by November 8, approving a vital construction bond rebuilding 6 schools (Terminal Park, Dick Scobee, Olympic, Pioneer, Chinook, Lea Hill) and constructing 2 new elementary schools (north & south). This project was developed by two community-wide ad-hoc committees with more than 60 community members over 8 years. The extensive construction project serves our entire community for all our students. Keeping class sizes smaller, requires bigger schools.
The $456 million dollar bond requires a super majority of 60% to pass – every vote counts! Prudent fiscal leadership allows construction for only $1.03 per $1,000 assessed value increase in district residents’ property taxes and is expected to receive $79 million in state matching funds. Replacement of buildings with an average age of 58 years is long overdue. Improved construction and planning provide longer building life and modernization for world-class instruction.
The district’s student population is expanding significantly – by 2021 nearly 1 in every 5 of the district’s students arrived in the past 10 years! Planning for growth, safety, modern infrastructure and improved facilities will benefit students for generations.
Submitted by: Kelly M. McDonald, Cari Manry, Alexis Rosario, www.auburncitizens4schools.com
