Recent reporting on the San Juan Islander website (August 31, 2011) underscores what should be of utmost importance to voters on Orcas Island.

The story read: “One third of OISD students don’t graduate from high school according to figures released by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.”

Compared with graduation rates on San Juan (93.4 percent) and Lopez (79.4 percent), Orcas results are dismal.

Vast amounts of money have been given to this district over the years, yet these results speak volumes. With a levy in November and two more in early 2012 (M & O and Technology) and given the low graduation rate, it’s clear that more money to this district is not the solution.

Janet Knowles

Eastsound