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I would like to take a minute to thank our community for its continued support of LPOSD and its programs.

As a parent and the activities director at Sandpoint High School, I see the positive benefits activities provide for students in our community. Basic funding of sports, clubs, music and drama at Sandpoint High School, Sandpoint Middle School and Clark Fork is provided through the maintenance and operations levy. There is no state funding for activities. These programs, activities transportation, coaches’ salaries, state meals and city facility rental are supported through the levy.

Like many of you, I’m not fond of a levy every two years. The reality is local tax measures are the only way we can approach proper funding for many educational opportunities in Idaho. Ninety-three out of 115 or 80.87 percent of Idaho school districts have a levy, bond or both in place. Our youth deserve these opportunities and it’s not “fear mongering” to clarify what happens if funding was lost.

I would encourage you to think positively, ask questions, look at facts, make an educated decision, and vote March 12.

So again, thank you for helping provide opportunities for our kids. We are a strong, vibrant community that supports students in a variety of ways. I am proud to be part of it and love that my children get to experience it.

KRIS KNOWLES

Sandpoint

Sandpoint High School

Activities director