Many of our classrooms district-wide are already at capacity, the bulk of staff and services would remain with the district. Redistricting would result in increased transportation costs and significant overcrowding in our elementary schools. Pleasant Valley is not just a building. It is part of a community. Children and families are committed to Pleasant Valley and should not be bussed to Lincoln , Hamilton , Paige or Elmer .
Communities have a right to determine the schools their children deserve.
Educationally, we cannot recommend either program cuts or closing schools. These are decisions that will be made as the Board of Education adopts the 2001-2002 budget and by the voters. We believe that we have an obligation to inform the people as best we can of our budget process and of our standing. While opposing view are welcome, we believe that an informed public has a right to vote. We want the very best schools for our youngsters.