In the past 15 years, Kirkwood School Districts operation costs have skyrocketed almost 100 percent. But the people paying the taxes for that district have seen a cost of living increase of only 44 percent.
Obviously, at some point, the system will crash. Unless you do something now.
On April 2, you can elect two fiscally responsible members to the board of education.
Hereās what you should do:
1.Ā Visit Kirkwood Pioneers for Educational Progress to learn all about the issues that threaten your districtās financial future and the opportunities to make the district even stronger.
2.Ā Get to know Eric Peterson and Amy Russell.
3.Ā Tell your friends youāre voting on April 2 for fiscal responsibility and better schools.
Thatās it.
Unless you want to be a real High Information Voter. Then you will want to read K-PEPās Executive Summary. Youāll be the real education expert in your conversation groups, and your opinion will carry a lot of weight with other voters.
Just because you donāt have children in school right now doesnāt mean youāre free of the duty to be informed and to vote.
Good school districts raise property values and improves lives. Fiscally irresponsible districts threaten the whole community.
Donāt leave this duty up to anyone else. Take responsibility for your community by getting informed and voting.