Levies pass: Moving forward!

Here's great news for the first blog post in a long time.

Two levies to support Methow Valley kids passed this week. Hooray! The Maintenance & Operations Levy passed with 67 percent and the Capital Projects & Technology Levy passed with 60 percent.

I'm excited because these levies will mean expanded opportunities for kids in the classroom. At Liberty Bell, we'll offer digital photography and video productions. At the elementary school, we'll offer more instructional support to help struggling students in math and reading.

We'll have new technology to enhance learning, and teachers will get more all-around training because of the levies. We'll also address critical building needs such as the elementary roof, which has a water drainage problem.

That's in addition to the areas the M&O levy already supports: athletics, arts, field trips, nursing, and more. As you can see, this support is absolutely huge to maintain a high-quality school system.

There's a lot of enthusiasm in our schools right now, as we discuss how to grow and challenge ourselves to create even more opportunities for students across the spectrum. This vote of confidence makes us feel proud and lets us know that the community values the work we do.

So, thank you Methow Valley voters! We will work hard to show you the value of your investment. What a great gift to our children!