CVSD needs new schools

As patrons of the Central Valley School District, we are voting yes for the bond and levy elections on February 13th.

We have observed firsthand the quality education program that the district has provided for our two grandsons. We are very proud of their success in the system and proud of the Central Valley School District, a district that is diligent on listening to the community and delivering on its promises.

As retired educators, we have lived in several Washington communities and know that there is a direct correlation between quality of schools and the quality of a community. Our two high schools were built in 2002 to serve 1,500 students but are currently over capacity with 2,300 students attending Central Valley High and approximately 1,900 at University High School.

As our community continues to grow it is crucial that we provide a third comprehensive high school facility, a new middle school and remodel and expand Horizon Middle School to meet the needs of our increasing student population. This bond and levy will allow us to do exactly this without an increase in property tax!

Please join us by voting yes on February 13, 2018.

Jim Howard

Veradale