School Bond Issues Critical

We tend to note when other school districts have bond issues and levies on the ballot, but if it’s not our district, we likely don’t consider what’s at stake. What we need to do is look at the bigger picture. If you live in the city and Northwestern and Northeastern have issues to build new schools, the outcome has an impact on you … or anyone who lives in Clark County. Why? School districts, townships, villages are not islands unto themselves. What they do impacts others. I mention the schools, in particular, because Northeastern and Northwestern have issues that would build new schools in both districts. Quality education requires facilities conducive to learning. And existing businesses looking to grow, or new ones considering locating in Clark County, need the assurance that there is a capable workforce coming out of our local schools. The Ohio Schools Facilities Commission will pay 45 percent or $23 million of the projected cost and 41 percent or $48 million in the Northeastern district. What’s especially noteworthy is this likely will be the only chance those districts can get that money from the OSFC, as its funds are nearly depleted. Have a great Chamber day and vote Nov. 3.