Vote YES on FPS Bond Proposal August 6th

On Tuesday, August 6, 2013, voters in Farmington Public Schools will be asked to consider a $222 million bond proposal. The bond will address upgrades to safety and security, technology, learning environments and infrastructure at all of our K - 12 schools. On Thursday, May 23, the Farmington Area PTA Council voted to support this important ballot question. We hope that each voter will consider that the average homeowner cost is approximately $7 - $9 per month, a small amount to pay to maintain our property values and the investment that we have made in our schools. Many of our neighboring districts have already passed similar bonds to improve their schools. To remain competitive, we must also maintain and modernize our schools. Most of the FPS school buildings are a half century old, and need significant improvements. With the passage of the bond, FPS will be able to divert more general fund dollars to instruction and classroom needs. Those funds are currently being used to address unexpected, urgent infrastructure repairs and replacements. Passing the bond on August 6, 2013 means work could begin during the 2013-2014 school year, and construction would start during the summer of 2014. The current lower interest rates mean a lower cost of borrowing money, as well. We urge you to join each of our PTA/PTSA members and vote YES on the bond on Tuesday, August 6! Yours sincerely, Jennifer Garland 2013-2015 Farmington PTA Council President