Central Lee board president addresses bond issue

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On September 10, Central Lee Community School District residents will vote on a bond question. If the question receives more than 60 percent support, the district will be able to move forward on several key facilities projects.

The solution the school board is presenting to the community focuses on enhancing safety and boosting 21st century learning opportunities for Central Lee students. The bond would also have a net-zero property tax impact. In other words, it would address the district's needs without burdening local taxpayers.

As a board, we know we must continue to protect the safety and security of students, staff, families and visitors. To that end, plans call for incorporating a new office at the main entrance of Central Lee High School that would improve security and allow staff to better monitor visitors entering and exiting the building. This would add to measures already taken to enhance safety through the recent addition of secured front doors and a school resource officer.

The board also believes we must continue to prepare students for the jobs and opportunities of the future. This means offering facilities conducive to 21st century learning, with safe, secure and flexible spaces and technology that empower students to learn in a variety of ways.

The proposed project would support an expanded commons area for better student collaboration and improved building flow. It would provide new Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible locker rooms, new classrooms for band and vocal programs and a new competition and performance gym for elementary, middle and high school events.

An approved bond would also include preschool classrooms, freeing up two additional classrooms to meet space needs at the elementary level.

In addition, the board has examined ways to enhance the opportunities provided to students who wish to enter the skilled trades after graduation. Several projects proposed through the bond would update facilities focused on these areas.

Community members can vote on the bond during a special election Tuesday, September 10. For more information on the district's needs and the solution that will appear on the ballot, please visit www.centralleebond.org.

Mark Hulsebus is president of the Central Lee School Board.

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