Young children should attend school in a setting that is familiar and near their home and neighborhood. Students should not attend schools in buildings designated by the state as Category 5. The building plan should be periodically reprioritized according to changing needs with emphasis on classrooms. Passage of the bond is a school issue but it is also a community issue.
Schools impact the quality of life now and in the future.
The number of mobile units can be reduced. Mobile classrooms expose children to weather and do not provide convenient access to library, cafeteria, and running water. Welcome state mandates continue to reduce class size and broaden curriculum which requires more teachers and more classrooms. Technology demands updated facilities to accommodate wiring requirements.