The board officially agreed to include both facility options for community review. I am incredibly relieved that our children will finally get a proposal that actually reflects what the families in this district want.
October 24, 2013
Final supporters
To: Members of the Wayzata School Board
Susan Jean Hayes Droegemueller, Jay Hesbe, John Moroz,
Susan Gaither, Linda Cohen, Carter Peterson, Cheryl Polzin,
Dr. Chase Anderson-Superintendent,
Jim Westrum-Executive Director of Finance and Business Services
From: Undersigned resident of Wayzata School District
Subject: Petition Support for Additional Options to High School Expansion Referendum Proposal
This petition is supported by the undersigned in response to the recommendation that a Referendum be proposed that would only include an addition to the existing High School and a new elementary school.
It is our belief that community-wide input should be obtained as the majority support for either a) an addition to the existing High School, or
b) the building of a second High School as part of the proposed Referendum. Sufficient analytics and experiences should be shared with the broader community to educate on the benefits and challenges of both options.
We believe it is in the District's best interest to engage the whole community in an effort to understand concerns and preferences. We fear that not including multiple options will cause a negative reaction and subsequently, a lack of approval. Further, lack of approval will delay funding required to alleviate the capacity issues facing our high school and elementary facilities in the coming years.
Updates
October 2, 2013
I have been hearing from so many of you who are worried that our district is rushing this decision without looking at all the possibilities. We are currently working on a formal request to the board to open up a public dialogue about the two building options before they finalize anything.
October 2, 2013
Seeing this level of engagement proves that so many families in our district share the same worry about the future of our high schools. It is clear that we want a seat at the table before any final decisions are made on these facilities.
Reached 100 supporters
October 2, 2013
6 Comments
I trust the school board and administration and the members of the community group that worked to develop a plan that works. It isn't perfect, but it's the best solution available.
Seems like a second high school is much better for the long term growth in the area. Let the voters decide between the two plans.
WHY are we rushing this? The district needs to be transparent about the numbers for both options. Don't just force one plan on us.
We need to look at a second high school option before we just jump into a massive addition. My kids are going to be in this system for years and I want us to get this right the first time.
Big mistake to only offer one choice. Everyone I talk to in the neighborhood wants to see the pros and cons of both before paying more taxes.
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The board officially agreed to include both facility options for community review. I am incredibly relieved that our children will finally get a proposal that actually reflects what the families in this district want.
October 24, 2013
Final supporters
To: Members of the Wayzata School Board
Susan Jean Hayes Droegemueller, Jay Hesbe, John Moroz,
Susan Gaither, Linda Cohen, Carter Peterson, Cheryl Polzin,
Dr. Chase Anderson-Superintendent,
Jim Westrum-Executive Director of Finance and Business Services
From: Undersigned resident of Wayzata School District
Subject: Petition Support for Additional Options to High School Expansion Referendum Proposal
This petition is supported by the undersigned in response to the recommendation that a Referendum be proposed that would only include an addition to the existing High School and a new elementary school.
It is our belief that community-wide input should be obtained as the majority support for either a) an addition to the existing High School, or
b) the building of a second High School as part of the proposed Referendum. Sufficient analytics and experiences should be shared with the broader community to educate on the benefits and challenges of both options.
We believe it is in the District's best interest to engage the whole community in an effort to understand concerns and preferences. We fear that not including multiple options will cause a negative reaction and subsequently, a lack of approval. Further, lack of approval will delay funding required to alleviate the capacity issues facing our high school and elementary facilities in the coming years.
Updates
October 2, 2013
I have been hearing from so many of you who are worried that our district is rushing this decision without looking at all the possibilities. We are currently working on a formal request to the board to open up a public dialogue about the two building options before they finalize anything.
October 2, 2013
Seeing this level of engagement proves that so many families in our district share the same worry about the future of our high schools. It is clear that we want a seat at the table before any final decisions are made on these facilities.
Reached 100 supporters
October 2, 2013
6 Comments
Please, as a family of two full time working parents, we urge and beg you not to change the school starting time, it'll put an unnecessary burden on our family, our home life and definitely our work!
I trust the school board and administration and the members of the community group that worked to develop a plan that works. It isn't perfect, but it's the best solution available.
Seems like a second high school is much better for the long term growth in the area. Let the voters decide between the two plans.
WHY are we rushing this? The district needs to be transparent about the numbers for both options. Don't just force one plan on us.
We need to look at a second high school option before we just jump into a massive addition. My kids are going to be in this system for years and I want us to get this right the first time.
Big mistake to only offer one choice. Everyone I talk to in the neighborhood wants to see the pros and cons of both before paying more taxes.
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Please, as a family of two full time working parents, we urge and beg you not to change the school starting time, it'll put an unnecessary burden on our family, our home life and definitely our work!