VOTE YES FOR LEVY REFERENDUM!

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

     I ask all residents of School District 196 to show their support and care for our community by voting to replace the existing 2005 levy referendum with a new levy that will help the district maintain its outstanding quality and programs. 

    When we moved to Rosemount just over eight years ago, the advice we received over and over again was “just make sure you are in school district 196.”  It was very good advice!  Our children are now in elementary school and like all parents, we want them to have every opportunity possible.  My daughter is a 4th grader who will be very disappointed if 5th grade band is eliminated.  She currently sits in a class of 28 students, and if class sizes increase even more, how can we expect our teachers to effectively teach?  How will our kids succeed and lead in a competitive global economy if the quality of our schools cannot be maintained?

     The great news is that we can maintain the quality and level of programs with an average home in the district seeing an increase in their property taxes of less than $5/month! So when you read on the ballot the statement that you are voting for an increase in property taxes with a yes vote, it is a cup of coffee or two for most people. That is a small price to pay to maintain the educational quality and programs that District 196 is known for.

     Please vote YES on Nov. 5th to support our children and teachers, our communities, and the future of our schools in District 196. 

Amy Sutton

Rosemount, MN