We moved to Davis because of the great schools.  This is true for our family.  I have received many emails from concerned citizens that begin with that very sentence.  But, because of an on-going decline in state funding for public education the ability to continue our great programs is at stake.

This year the district cut $1.1 million dollars from the budget and still faced the specter of cutting an additional $2 million in program.   With a budget that is over 80% direct student-related personnel, these dollars mean teacher jobs.  Last spring hundreds of students, teachers, parents and community members lined up to ask that their program or position would not be cut.  Luckily, the Davis Schools Foundation was able to rally the community to temporarily fill the gap for this school year only.  Measure W will mean the teachers and our programs will continue for the next 3 years. Measure W means the Davis public schools will continue to be a great place to learn for all of our students.

On November 4 you have the opportunity to provide a solution.   Coming to protest in March will not be a solution.  The solution to save the teachers and program is now--and it is Measure W!  Please vote yes on W.

Sheila Allen