CVSD Bond Vote

Lyndon B. Johnson once said, “Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.” I find this quote fitting as February 13th approaches and Central Valley voters are asked to approve a $129.9 million bond. The problem our district faces is overcrowding.

CV and U-High will be overcapacity by nearly 1,292 students by 2021. Designed for 1,600 students each, they are currently utilizing 16 portable classrooms. Portables are costly, and they don’t provide the same security for the kids. The middle schools are also projecting overcapacity of 435 students by 2020. Major projects to be funded with this bond include a new comprehensive high school, renovation of Horizon Middle School and a new middle school.

The great news is that we will NOT see tax rates increase. We are essentially renewing the bond passed in 2015. The timing of this vote also gives CVSD $27.4 million in state matching funds.

I am a proud dad to five CV graduates. My kids are grown now. However, I am voting yes to this bond for my future grandchildren, my neighbors’ children and for my community. If education is an opportunity, let’s take it!

Barry Baker

Spokane