Earthquake and safety improvements and renovations will be made in three elementaries, Poulsbo Junior High, North Kitsap High School and our community swimming pool. These renovations will also make the facilities more energy efficient, thus cutting operational costs. Our new high school will also be planned for energy efficiency. The bond package will keep all our schools from being overcrowded and thus safer. Research shows that students perform better when they attend a school that is not overcrowded.
Student achievement is the top consideration of our school district.
Providing pleasant and safe learning environments for our students also provides desirable workplaces for our staff. We are blessed with many excellent teachers. Those of us who understand the challenge of recruiting and retaining quality teachers know that having a pleasant workplace is a great advantage. I believe the school district has made many strides improving the quality of education and our relationship with the community. The capital facility task force has presented the school board with a recommended direction for maintaining and improving educational opportunities for all of our children.