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Our Great Schools Our public schools offer more than superior test scores, though. Lake Oswego school district is serious about providing support and guidance to our children so they grow into caring, thoughtful adults who understand their role in society. They are active in providing community service, and they are active citizens. Our schools also serve as neighborhood centers, providing meeting and gathering spaces. Our small schools are scattered within walking distance of most of us, offering safe playgrounds and recreational facilities. Most people move to Lake Oswego because of the exceptional schools, knowing strong schools provide the foundation for strong communities and consistently good property values. Businesses depend on the stability and vitality imparted by a strong community. Great schools aren't free; it takes more money than the State provides to keep our classes small and teaching personalized. It takes resources to provide a broad, comprehensive curriculum, with strong core subjects and interesting electives designed to provide our students with the education they require to develop their individual talents and be successful in college. The Local Option renewal, measure 3-305, will provide the continuation of about 7 million dollars or approximately 12% of the school district's budget per year for another five years. Pause a moment to consider the many ways Lake Oswego's exceptional schools benefit you personally, and consider what would happen without 12% of the money for teachers, for teaching materials, and for program maintenance. The proposed levy is for the same maximum amount we pay now, $1.39 per thousand assessed property value, and given that the district is also retiring existing debt in 2010, the overall amount taxed for local schools will go down by 25 cents per thousand. It's a good deal for our children, for taxpayers, and for our community. The Local Option Levy Renewal, M3-305,
will help Lake Oswego keep our great schools. For more information about
keeping Lake Oswego great go to
www.keeplogreat.com |
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Approved and Paid for by Keep Lake Oswego Great P.A.C. |
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