Election day yesterday brought a split in the races I was most interested in. The district I teach in was trying to pass a bond for a second high school, another (the 10th) elementary school, and technology needs. The most pressing was the second high school. We are truly busting at the seams. Our building has a capacity of 1600, and we are currently at 2100. Thankfully, the bond passed and the new high school will open in the fall of 2010. I hope to teach there, but have to go through an interview process.
A few weeks ago, the bond was a done deal. But our district is dealing with some scandals, and suddenly things weren't looking so good. Regardless, the bond passed overwhelming.
Macy's school district was also trying to pass a bond. This would be for a new elementary school up in the north part of the district, major upgrades to Macy's school (much needed ones) and various other technology and security things.
The bond failed. Well, technically it passed. It received 54% yes votes, but needed a 57% yes vote to pass. Her district is seriously falling farther and farther behind in terms of technology, teacher salaries, and just basic cosmetic work. The scools are operating bare bones as it is. With the bond failing, she will know have to go to another school. Her friends from the neigborhood will move too, but she's made many friends at the other elementary who will continue to go there. I won't even begin to explain how irriated I am with community members who think they can vote no just because they don't have a kid in school anymore.
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