Lopez School last passed a tech levy nine years ago. Since then computers have become outdated (some no longer even functional), educational software has advanced greatly, and the need for training teachers in current applications has grown. On the February ballot a levy proposal will be offered to address these needs.

The proposal was developed over an 18-month period by a committee of parents, students, teachers, and tech-savvy community members. It is not an extravagant proposal. The cost per average household is modest.

Our young people are graduating into a society that requires technological proficiency. We need to enable the school district to provide that on an ongoing basis. For this reason the levy extends for four years.

Voters may ask why the levy is separate from the current building bond. The reason is that things like equipment and software do not qualify as construction. They must be approved separately.

Please support the tech levy on the February ballot.

Richard Ward