The children are our future | Letter

Published 9:56 am Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Our children are our future! The children of Orcas Island deserve to learn in a safe environment.

I have two grandchildren who live here on Orcas, and they have many years of learning ahead of them in our schools. This construction school bond on our ballot will rehabilitate classrooms of the 1980s.  It not only will be used for classrooms but also upgrade the library and the cafeteria and music rooms.

Our school needs and deserves this  long overdue help.  The school board has done it’s homework and by using the expert advice of local contractors and architects, have found a way to keep costs as low as possible.  This new bond will replace the capitol levy expiring this year.  Our property taxes will stay the same but extend for 20 years. Please vote YES  for the bond and remember that the children of Orcas Island ARE our future and they deserve that safe environment.

Jane Heisinger

Orcas Island