New "Draft" List from Vedra

Dr. Vedra's draft list (here)   has been posted to the district website. While items have been rearranged minimize impact to jobs first, Lowell's postponed opening still remains in the "at-risk zone." Lowell has been demoted to number 45 on the list, putting it at the $2.7 million budget cut level. The district is expecting AT LEAST $2 million cut, but according to Dr. Vedra and anticipated state budget shortfalls, it will likely be more.

Soapbox note:

Why should one segment of the school population carry a majority of the burden for the whole district?

The School Board Members promoted the $67 million bond we are now paying for as a way to save neighborhood schools. It passed by an overwhelming 69 percent.

Be sure to come to the March 2, 6:30pm meeting at Shuksan and remind the School Board and District Superintendent how you voted and what you voted for!