photo by Daily Courier
Supporters of Williams School turned out in large numbers at the Rightsizing Committee meeting on Tuesday night. The room was a sea of tan t-shirts emblazoned with a picture of Williams School and the words “Save Williams School.” We praise the members of the committee specifically for taking Williams School off the “chopping block” as we had originally been singled out as a school needing over $1 million in repairs. Turns out all the schools need substantial upgrades, though the numbers offered by the Three Rivers School District budget manager are being hotly contested. This is no time to rest, though, as the heat has been temporarily turned down but not off. The RSC created a list of priorities to submit to the Board. Sitting at #6 of 16 items is the recommendation to identify a school to close for the 2009-10 school year. I will post the full list when I get it. Essentially, the schools have a year to create budget-reducing plans. I hope this does not develop into a three-way battle between Williams, Applegate and Wolf Creek. All schools in the district should be doing the same strategic planning. The tremendous outpouring of energy from the Williams community was responsible for this reprieve, not only for Williams but Applegate and Wolf Creek as well.
We were on the morning news on Wednesday
We have a photo album on the Courier website. Click HERE
There is also a video of yesterday’s Bell Ringing Rally/Fundraiser. Click HERE
We also appeared on KOBI Channel 5 yesterday at 5, 6, 10 and 11 PM and on the morning news today.
Now we must begin the task of organizing for the next phase, that of creating a solid strategic plan and approaching the TRSD board and employees in creating an open dialogue to reach our stated goals. It seems only natural that if we are tasked with taking on some responsibility for our schools, we need a transparent structure to interface with the necessary people.
