Letter to the Editor: It is time for everyone to get involved.
To the Editor,
On June 24, a special election will be held in the USD 353 school district. This bond election will cover some needed updates to some of our school buildings, as well as, making all of the buildings safer and more secure.   I urge everyone in the community to get informed before making any decisions.
A committee has been formed by concerned citizens, who want to get information out about the bond issue. The KIDS Committee will be placing large boards around town which depict the architect renderings of the proposed additions and the security changes to all of the buildings for the public to view. There will be information sheets placed around town as well. Assistant Superintendent Larry Roth has been speaking with and will be speaking to several civic organizations in the next couple of weeks to explain the scope of the bond issue, as well as, answer any questions.
As a taxpayer, I know a bond issue can be an unpopular idea. However, I do believe we are in an opportune time right now. The Kansas Star Casino has helped lower our projected county property taxes AND we qualify for the State to pay 52% of the principle and interest of the bond.
Decisions like this are never easy. Again, I urge everyone to get as much information as possible and ask questions. Talk to a school board member or a building principal. This is as much about taking care of our community as it is taking care of our children.  Thank you for your time on this matter and thank you for voting.
 Judi FinkÂ
Co-Chair and Treasurer -Â KIDS Committee
