Once again, the South Kitsap School District is coming to the residents of the South Kitsap community to approve a bond issue of upwards of $172 million. And once again, they will ask for a new high school because, with the introduction of a freshman class to the high school, the halls are now overly crowded, as are the classrooms.
They claim it’s better to have the freshmen at the high school to give them more opportunities. However, having seventh, eighth and ninth graders together has worked for well over 20 years. They have included a few other extras in hopes of passing the bond. And, I am willing to admit, a few new shiny ornaments on the tree always looks nicer.
They claim it’s better to have the freshmen at the high school to give them more opportunities. However, having seventh, eighth and ninth graders together has worked for well over 20 years. They have included a few other extras in hopes of passing the bond. And, I am willing to admit, a few new shiny ornaments on the tree always looks nicer.
I’m not against education for our kids, who are “our futures.” I am against “only $32 (or more!) per month” added to our property tax bills for a home with a value of $250,000. Are those crafting this bill thinking of the seniors on fixed incomes in the community? I don’t want to hear how, if we apply, we can (maybe, depending on our income) qualify for a tax exemption. How about if you are over 60 and with no kids in school, you are exempt from school taxes? Now, I understand what my grandparents were talking about when Central Kitsap School District bonds and levies were up for a vote. They owned waterfront and mountain view property, lived in their home for 50 years and did not qualify for exemptions. What about couples with no children? Singles?
Now, I understand what my grandparents were talking about when Central Kitsap School District bonds and levies were up for a vote. They owned waterfront and mountain view property, lived in their home for 50 years and did not qualify for exemptions. What about couples with no children? Singles?
This is great for families with several children. Perhaps we can attach something to their tax bill and use the child tax credit they receive on federal taxes and instead use it to pay towards the school bond? Surely, they’d have no issue paying their share. (The child tax credit is fairly new, dating back to 1997).
Ask yourself this: Would you finance a new computer (that is usually outdated as you walk out of the store) for 20 years? Of course not! That’s what is being asked here as you furnish a new high school with new technology.
Just weeks after a big election, SKSD announces they are presenting this to the voters in February. Why was it not put on the November ballot, saving the taxpayers money? I’ve noticed that it sure is easy to spend money willy-nilly when it isn’t “your” money.
The third time is a charm? My third time is, once again, no!
Ann Welsh
Port Orchard
A production software glitch was the cause of a story mix up in our Dec. 16 edition of the Port Orchard Independent. The letter above will be reprinted in the Dec. 23 print edition.
