[CALIBK12] Good news for our library!

[Jane Ritter]

We, too, passed a parcel tax measure which will continue to support our library program (and, we hope, add one more TL). We, too, needed 2/3 and got 74%. We are relieved and grateful.
Jane Ritter
Mill Valley School District

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From: calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu on behalf of Jamie Boston
Sent: Wed 11/5/2008 8:09 PM
To: Doyle_Tony; CALIBK12
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] Good news for our library!


Congratulations, Merced!  Davis also passed a Measure (ours was a parcel tax) which will provide funding for librarians, music teachers, and other positions.  It is good for three years, so we are all heaving a huge sigh of relief today.  The measure required 2/3 and we got 75%!  Despite some of its eccentricities (toad tunnels, anto-snoring ordinances, etc.), Davis is a wonderful town that supports its schools.  We are feeling very blessed right now. 



At 09:40 AM 11/5/2008 -0800, Doyle_Tony wrote:


	Last night our district managed to pass Measure H which will build a new high school in Merced and will expand our campus.  Part of the plan for LHS is doubling the size of the library with seating for two classes,  2 full size computer labs (the current ones are crammed into small rooms), and a real textbook room.  The library expansion is several years down the road but it will be great for our school.  The bond passed with 62%.  A similar bond for the same project failed a year and a half ago with about 54% support.  I am stunned.  I really didn't think it had a chance.
	
	http://www.mercedsunstar.com/298/story/532333.html
	
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Jamie Murphy Boston, Teacher Librarian
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