Because more home development is planned, the district expects to expand by 200 students each year for the next few years. 3 Councilman Kenneth Germane served on the Blue Ribbon Committee which promoted the construction of the new high school. He foresaw the need for the levy. The time is now here to do that, Germane said. Franks also emphasized the importance of the levy.
Education is everybody's business.
The quality of life in a community is affected by the education of your kids, she said. District leaders say residents have a better sense of urgency this time around compared to November. That ballot also included the presidential race along with numerous city charter issues. Franks said the November campaign focused on maintaining the high level of achievement in the district. This time, we're being honest, she said.