Kids are our best investment
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| April 27, 2011 |
Boundary County School District 101 has spent
weeks responding to community questions in
regards to the M&O levy. I would like to recap
what I have heard, and my thoughts.
Volunteering on the school board, it is a given
that we truly care about what happens with our
youth in this county. Not only academically, but
that their lives are as well-rounded as we can
provide for. What I've heard is that we are not
alone.
We challenge our administrators to make things
work; our teachers are passionate about their
schools and their kids; our classified staff
members have the same passion and take our kids
under their winigs.
Our community loves watching our youth strive to
succeed ... not only as graduates, but succeed
in striving to do their best in the many
different extracurricular activities that fit
their talents.
I appreciate the adults who made it out to the
community event April 21 and thank all those who
shared. But by far, I was captured by the
students who courageously shared with the
audience what Bonners Ferry High School has
meant in their lives.
They want and need the whole package. They
validated our position as board members. They
are who we are fighting for, and they are worth
all our effort and time.
It all comes back into the community. It is what
binds us together.
A few weeks back, I attended a track meet at our
high school, 14 teams participating. At the same
time, baseball was going on, with four teams
participating in a two-day tournament. Our town
was filled with people, our restaurants were
full, the stores were busy and the Badger
Booster's concession stand was hopping!
People were happy, everyone was visiting, and it
was a prosperous and enriching day for our
community.
This was just one day with a few seasonal
events. Such days are happening all the time in
our community, and it is our bond. The benefits
are reaping what we sow.
In a school district, all the "stuff" that goes
on behind the scenes consumes a lot of time and
energy. There are so many decisions to make, and
every one has a plus and a minus.
Our board believes that the student is the first
and last consideration in every decision we
make. Our goal is to always do what is best for
kids.
Finances, as in a business, do dictate changes.
But finances do not have to change our
goals.
Youth in our county are our best investment.
PLEASE, get out and vote May 17th.
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Melanie Staples
BCSD Trustee
Bonners Ferry |
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