Refurbished high school is a need

 

Last updated 4/16/2015 at 10:25am



As a parent in the Cheney School District, I urge our community to approve the Cheney High School construction bond in the April 28 election.

While a bond in February had majority approval, we narrowly failed to meet the 60 percent of the vote needed to approve this important measure. In March, the school board asked parents, staff and the community how we should address the overcrowding in our high school, and the response overwhelmingly was in favor of seeking a bond to help our students and school.

Turnout in February’s election was low. We know there is support for our students and our schools.

Every vote counts and I hope that when you see your ballot the week of April 13, you will vote to approve the Cheney School District bond. Our high school was constructed to serve about 900 students. Cheney High School currently serves about 1,200 students and uses eight portables containing 15 classrooms on the site. Students in athletics are bussed to other locations for practice.

As a parent of children in the district, I obviously think this initiative is important. However, I think more importantly as a community member, this is important for our city. A refurbished high school that adequately accommodates our students is not only needed, it can be a great source of pride for our community.

Let’s show our students that we want to make sure they have what they need to concentrate on academics. Please join me and vote to approve our Cheney School District bond on April 28.

Wendy Schuller

Cheney

 

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