To the citizens and voters of USD 489,
I encourage you to vote in favor of the USD 489 bond issue that is going to be put before you. As a homeowner and business owner I know the financial impact that there is going to be, but I also know the need there is to improve our school facilities. I came to Hays 25 years ago and in that time, it has grown a fair amount. The schools have not grown with it. I have two girls in the district and my wife is employed by the district. I hear especially from my oldest daughter, who is a senior, and my wife, who is at the middle school, how full classrooms are and the need to increase space in both facilities to make for a more opportune learning environment.
We have not passed the previous bonds that have been on the ballot, and I feel the time is now. The longer we put it off the cost will only increase. This will be a benefit to students, staff, and the community. When families look to relocate, one of the key factors is the schools. We have traveled to many schools following our girls and most of the schools have changed and updated in the previous years with the community support through a bond. It is time for our community to do the same.
We have a great community, and let’s keep it that way with a VOTE YES!
Thank you.
Josh Zweifel, Hays