Background - If you look at the graphic image on the left you will note that the bond program date is 2017. But wait...it's April of 2022. Why is the date wrong? It's not. Ridgefield has been requesting various capital bonds since 2017. Some they've won and others they've lost. This current attempt is a repeat of the failed February 2022 bond. Prior to that another attempt was made and failed. So what you ask? As the guest writer points out in todays article it appears the Ridgefield School Board and district leadership doesn't hear the public's answer. Ridgefield School District Leaders Need To Start Listening To Parents & Voters When the Ridgefield School District (RSD) met up … [Read more...]
Ridgefield School District – Capital Bond February 2022
Let's start off by sharing the information in the voters pamphlet. But before we do lets remind you that this current bond follows the last try in 2020...which failed (see the graphic to the left) Measure Text General Obligation Bonds - $62,565,000 The Board of Directors of Ridgefield School District No. 122 approved Resolution No. 2021-2022-003 concerning this proposition for bonds. This proposition would authorize the District to construct and equip a new elementary school and 8-plex classroom building at the new school site, and a new vocational and general education building at Ridgefield High School, by issuing $62,565,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 21 … [Read more...]
Southwest Washington School Board Races – November 2021
On November 2nd you will elect school board members across Southwest Washington State. These are four (4) year positions so the choices you make will have impact for years. There are a number of issues up for consideration during this election cycle. Where do the candidates stand on CRT? Common Core? CSE? Masks? Vaccination of children? Funding? These races are all non-partisan so political parties are not intended to be part of the discussion. However, there are some philosophical differences. Namely, are the candidates positions more liberal or conservative? Do they believe in the Feds/State telling parents what to do and how to do it or are they for local control and parental … [Read more...]
ESSER Fund (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) Southwest Washington
Ok...this has been a long time coming and has been a challenge to assemble. We hope it's helpful. What is the ESSER money? It's a "slush" fund for districts to use. They received all the regular state and levy money PLUS this extra. Yes there are guidelines but it's a BIG 1 time bucket of money that will be used. Read the documentation for your school district then contact your Superintendent and School Board Directors and ask questions. Get details and see what you think. Congress set aside approximately $13.2 billion of the $30.75 billion allotted to the Education Stabilization Fund through the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the Elementary and Secondary … [Read more...]
Ridgefield School District Board of Directors Candidates 2021
In November 2021 there are three (3) school board director positions open in the Ridgefield School District. Positions 1, 4 and 5. Today we bring you information on the candidates for those races that may be helpful as you decide who to vote for. In the case of Position 1 and Position 4 There is only 1 candidate in each so they are a "shoe-in" unless someone mounts a write-in campaign. In Position 5 there are two (2) candidates. Both of those candidates will move on to the November general election. Please take the time to look into the candidates. Just because someone is running unopposed you don't need to vote for them. If you investigate you will know what's best. We sent a list of … [Read more...]
Ridgefield Capital Bond – Feb 2020
So the property owners in the Ridgefield school district are being asked to approve another capital bond to build new schools. They are having a series of 4 public presentations. They have information on the district website and the local support group has their own page as well. The issue we have with school districts promoting bonds or levy's is their tendency to slant the information and not spell everything out. Sometimes they ignore details or shade them. Legally they are not required to post any information from the public (if anyone disagrees with their analysis for data). So people like us step up if we have concerns and share other views and interpretations. This article is intended … [Read more...]