We are extremely thankful for our two FHUSD overrides passing last week. The passage of the K-3 and M&O Override provides FHUSD with some key resources to weather expected legislative cuts to public education during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years. Co-Chairs Marian Hermie and Dwight Johnson with Treasurer, Jerry Miles, provided leadership for an energetic and passionate committee - School Director Dr. C.T. Wright, School Director Pat Green, Jerry Traylor, Karl Gaardsmoe, Joanne Meehan, Mayor Jay Schlum, former Mayor Wally Nichols, Jackie Miles, Jean Linzer, Art Tolis, and Al Lorenz. In addition we appreciate the efforts of Phyllis Kern in providing override informational poster used at presentations.
I also recognize in having overrides that pass at 50.2 and 50.4 percent points out a number of "No" voters numbering over 2300. Part of my efforts must be to determine if the reasons were purely economical or more specific in nature. Their "no" votes and the "yes" votes should both be seen expecting a value added educational system that will meet our students' and community's needs on all accounts. Though legislative cuts will hurt future staffing and programs, our community rightfully deserves a school system that produces a student product ready to achieve and succeed in today's changing world.
I welcome all feedback on our school system by replying to this blog or by phone (480-664-5010) or e-mail bmyhr@fhusd.org.
