A community is defined by the quality of their schools
letter to the editor
A community is defined by the quality of their schools
To the Editor:
The North Royalton City School District is at a crossroads. The basic question is will our district and community move forward with new and updated facilities or will we have to cut programs and services to continue to make Band-Aid repairs?
The issue that is before the voters on May 2 will determine the future of the North Royalton City School District and the communities of North Royalton and Broadview Heights. Issue 11 is the result of over a year of study, working with experts to create the best path forward for us all. Issue 11 provides the funds to construct one new elementary school to replace the three existing schools, renovate the middle school (it is not being torn down) and renovate and rebuild the high school. In addition, a half mill maintenance levy is built in to provide the funds for the future maintenance and upkeep of the facilities. This is the last time it will be on the ballot without having to make cuts.
Accountability is built into Issue 11. An independent Oversight Committee will watch the spending of this project. None of the funds from this bond issue can or will be used for salaries or daily operating expenses. Issue 11 will save the district $1 million in operating expenses each year. The state of Ohio will contribute $3.5 million to the project. I ask that you make sure you have the correct facts when casting your ballot. A community is defined by the quality of their schools and Issue 11 is for us all.
Greg Gurka
Superintendent, North Royalton City School District
North Royalton
To the Editor:
The North Royalton City School District is at a crossroads. The basic question is will our district and community move forward with new and updated facilities or will we have to cut programs and services to continue to make Band-Aid repairs?
The issue that is before the voters on May 2 will determine the future of the North Royalton City School District and the communities of North Royalton and Broadview Heights. Issue 11 is the result of over a year of study, working with experts to create the best path forward for us all. Issue 11 provides the funds to construct one new elementary school to replace the three existing schools, renovate the middle school (it is not being torn down) and renovate and rebuild the high school. In addition, a half mill maintenance levy is built in to provide the funds for the future maintenance and upkeep of the facilities. This is the last time it will be on the ballot without having to make cuts.
Accountability is built into Issue 11. An independent Oversight Committee will watch the spending of this project. None of the funds from this bond issue can or will be used for salaries or daily operating expenses. Issue 11 will save the district $1 million in operating expenses each year. The state of Ohio will contribute $3.5 million to the project. I ask that you make sure you have the correct facts when casting your ballot. A community is defined by the quality of their schools and Issue 11 is for us all.
Greg Gurka
Superintendent, North Royalton City School District
North Royalton
