Monday, March 2, 2009

Signs to Tears

Tonight at the Shuksan Middle School meeting about the draft budget for 2009-2010 Dr. Vedra updated his expected minimum district budget cuts to $3 million. It's clear that Lowell will not reopen next year.

The state is projecting a two year budget short fall. This indicates there will not be money to reopen Lowell for the 2010-2011 school year either.

This is a sad outcome for kids, parents and neighbors. Dr. Vedra did tip his hand during the meeting: expect a feasibility study sometime next year to determine if Lowell should ever be opened again.

Who do you know? Who can help?