For five years we have been studying the condition of our buildings. Thanks to the many experts who have worked with us, and the many committees we have served on, we know what needs to be done to our facilities for the future health and safety of our students and we know that it will never cost less than it does now. After careful study, we know the space requirements of our students and our programs.

The cost for this bond is 54 cents per thousand of assessed property value assuming an interest rate of 5.1%. The cost may decrease, depending on the final interest rate which, given the current market, may well be lower.

For 54 cents per thousand we will get a safe and healthy facility that totals about the same square footage as it does now but that has been redesigned to be safer and more efficient.

For 54 cents per thousand we will get critical repairs to the elementary, the high school and Waldron Elementary. We will replace and reconfigure the library, middle school, woodshop, home economics room, music room, cafeteria, kitchen, and several shared middle and high school classrooms.

For 54 cents per thousand, we will get energy efficient and long lasting facilities that will serve our students well for many years to come. When this project is done, I predict that our island community will be almost as proud of our campus as we are of our students.

You can be sure that we will spend 54 cents per thousand very carefully because we have demonstrated that we are careful with money. In five years, we have built our reserve fund from less than 10 thousand to over 400 thousand through sound financial management. We are not wealthy, but we are financially healthy and therefore able to employ many members of our community. A financially strong and academically excellent school district is an enormous asset to our community and a very good investment.

Please join me in voting YES for the future of our students and of our community.

Barbara Kline

Superintendent/Principal