Students need good foundation for learning | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Published 10:52 am Sunday, January 24, 2016

To the editor:

As a longtime resident and parent of Bainbridge Island graduates, I would like to voice my appreciation for the continued community support of our school district which consistently ranks in the top 10 for education in Washington state. The dedication of parents, teachers, support staff, administration and tremendous community involvement helps make Bainbridge a great place to live and raise a family.

Our island population is growing. While our district proves to be one of the best educational locations, much like our own homes, continual upgrades are required to stay abreast of changing times. Several of the facilities where our children attend classes each day require major improvements, including study space, lunchroom space separate from study space, more efficient traffic flow and revised plumbing, just to name a few. Two of those facilities are Blakely Elementary and the 100 Building at the high school.

All children and staff need a good foundation for education, including the infrastructure.

I encourage everyone to please review the details of the proposed bond and vote to support and enhance our educational environment.

REBECCA SONSALLA

Bainbridge Island