If you read the materials on the Evergreen School District website or their Facebook page or their mailers you are getting one view. If you have questions or something feels a bit "slimy" where do you look for more information? The supporters want you to make an emotional decision. "It's for the kids" or "If you vote no you hurt the children". Are the facts really the way they present them? Or, is it possible that they have ignored some information or "interpreted it" in a way that meets their needs? We took a look at the projects they are proposing. We then looked at their long-term growth plan and expectations for the number of students over the next decade. In this article we'll … [Read more...]
Battle Ground School Bond – Pros and Cons
Updated: February 7th We obtained a copy of the 10 Year BGSD Student Enrollment Report and posted it at: https://swweducation.org?p=4656 We suggest you read that analysis as well. It is material. Battle Ground School Board Directors are asking you to vote Yes on a $224.9 million dollar capital bond. As you decide whether to vote yes or no we offer the following for your consideration: What is a Capital Bond? It's a request to allow the school district to borrow a defined amount of money to be spent on a suggested list of projects over a period of time to be repaid through property taxes over a 21 year period. Does this bond replace another bond or is it new or in … [Read more...]