Our Opinion: Getting what you pay for
Saturday, October 4, 2008 11:21 PM PDT
The old adage you get what you pay for was never more apt when one considers the fate of a $12.7 million bond for the Nyssa School District.
That’s why Nyssa voters should vote “yes” on the proposal in November.
No doubt the decision is not going to be easy, mainly because of the national economy.
The financial arena in America is becoming one of difficulty, not just for big firms but for taxpayers as well.
Still, this proposal is one of those rare examples where the actions of the district justify taxpayer support.
The Nyssa School District has established itself as one of the premier education entities in the state.
Almost on a yearly basis, the district shows progress and puts together a solid, in fact, outstanding record of achievement.
Taxpayers in Nyssa, whether they know it or not, have been gaining more than their money’s worth in terms of excellence and achievement for years.
Collectively, the district administration and teachers effectively maintained and enhanced leadership and excelled in training, leading and motivating students to success.
A $12 million-plus bond is a lot of money. Especially now. But the needs of the district are not going to go away, and the past has shown that taxpayer investment in the district has paid off handsomely.
Voters should ponder the success rate at the Nyssa School District with the fact some of the district’s infrastructure is sub-par.
Then they should vote “yes” on the bond to build a new middle school.
