We are proud to support the passage of both Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 as renewals to the existing Anacortes School District levies.
This community partnership is critical to the long-term success and vitality of our schools and our community as a whole.
Local levies account for nearly 20% of ASD’s annual operating budget, and without them two very important elements of our highly successful district would suffer: student teacher ratios and extra curriculars.
The single largest allocation (by dollar amount) from our local levies pays for staffing above the state mandated minimum. Lower student-teacher ratios benefit students of all abilities and backgrounds. When teachers are able to spend more time in one-on-one settings with students the level of instruction, comprehension, and overall performance increases dramatically. The next largest allocation (by percentage) is spent on extra curriculars. This includes all athletics (from C team up through Varsity), creative and performing arts, as well as student clubs and organizations.
As coaches we see first-hand the direct and positive impact athletics have on physical wellness, individual and group leadership development, and the incredibly important role athletics play in the social, emotional, and mental health of our students. Please join us in voting “YES” for our schools.
Patrick and Kelsey Swapp
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