We cannot afford to not support the levy

We cannot afford not to support the levy for LPOSD. Education is the most powerful tool and most economical investment any community can make in its future. The state of Idaho is 48th or 49th in the nation in what it provides per student per year for public education. Our school district cannot provide the education our next generation deserves without the levy support of our patrons. Nearly one fourth of our budget comes from the supplemental levy our patrons impose on themselves every two years. The current proposal levy is a replacement levy for an expiring levy approved two years ago and does not raise taxes. The support from our patrons we do not take lightly and are most grateful to the community for their generosity.

It is expensive to run a quality school district. Much more expensive than charter, parochial, or online schools because we offer so much more. Yet LPOSD is a terrific value. We accomplish all this for thousand of dollars per student less than other districts offering a comparable program in Idaho, the Northwest, and our country.

Support our children, our community, and our future by voting yes for the supplemental levy on Feb 24.

GARY SUPPIGER

Cocolalla