To
the Editor:
As
parents of a currently enrolled student in the Big Sky School District, we are
writing in support of the district’s facilities improvement bond. On May 5, we
have the opportunity to vote yes on the bond, yes to building an exemplar-model
Innovation Center and upgrading our athletic spaces, and yes to creating more
learning spaces, while addressing our parking and navigating woes for the
safety of our students.
The
Innovation Center will increase the opportunities for students exploring career-readiness
skills in woodworking, machinery, culinary skills, photography, ceramics, technology
and metal shop. Students and community members are in dire need of this space
in order to access the adequate tools to navigate our ever-changing workforce.
The
expanse of our athletic facilities will allow students and community members to
accommodate our growing population as we move into a Class B school status.
With our soccer program growing, various sports tournament needs, and
additional space for community needs, this expansion will provide these
necessary requirements.
The
question is: Is this the right time? Without hesitation, yes! The climate of
education is ever dynamic and we can address these changes by preparing our
students for the workforce with these projected plans. In light of recent
events, the district has remained committed to the well-being of our students
and this community as a No. 1 priority.
The
only thing we can do right now is move forward. We are Big Sky and supporting
each other is what we do. Our values of support in this community are stronger
than any we have witnessed.
Please
join your fellow community members and move this district forward by voting YES
on May 5.
Jeremy
Harder and Kristin Gardner
Big Sky
