In this issue:
1) School Board meets Monday, Feb 7 at 7 PM
2) Candidates for May 17, 2011
3) January Fundraiser Report
4) The campaign is underway- please volunteer
1) The saga of the proposed absorbing of a private school into the district continues tomorrow, Monday Feb 7 at 7:00 PM at the district offices at 105 S. Madison Ave. in Spring Valley. Also on the agenda is the budget for next year. Once again, the current school board unnecessarily aggravates division and tension in the district by proposing to enhance services to some while cutting for others. Is it really necessary to inflame the public with programs of dubious legality? Is a drop in state funding an excuse to walk away from educating our most vulnerable youth? The future of ALL of our children is at stake!
2) Choosing a slate of candidates this year was a very difficult job. There were several great community leaders who stepped forward to say they would be willing to serve. Feedback from the community and the activists in the group indicated that experience was the most important characteristic for this year's slate. We offer this year: sitting board member Joanne Thompson, last year's candidate Antonio Luciano, 2009 candidate Peggy Hatton, and longtime activist Carole Anderson. Every one of these candidates has shown the commitment necessary to campaign and serve as a member of the school board. Other community leaders who presented at our forum and continue to be active are Margo Abraham, Robert Forrest, Vladimir Leon, Emilia White and Steven White.
3) The January 27 fundraiser was a fantastic success! In addition to raising funds, we enjoyed the delicious food and drink at the 'Chuggin Rhino', and were entertained by Jazz musicians Michel Lemorin and Ali-X, of the group 'Cool Marasa'. Click the facebook link on our donate page at www.poweroften.us to join our facebook group and see photos of the event.
4) Given the terrible performance of the current board, as measured by failing test scores and failing audits, IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE! Please go to www.poweroften.us and click "volunteer" to sign up to help us win!
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