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Support for Cell Phone Ban in NWLSD

Northwest Local School Board

Board President Nicole Taulbee, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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School Board Members:

Advocates for Education Excellence is a grassroots group of citizens who have come together in common concern and desire to advance the success of Northwest Students and our community. It is our understanding the Northwest Local School Board is examining the possibility of adopting a policy to ban cell phone use during academic hours. We are writing to encourage the board to adopt this approach to reducing distractions and improving safety.

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Press Release - Levy Defeat

Defeat of Northwest School Levy Opens the Door to Creating a Better Plan for Advancing Student Performance

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May 2nd the voters of the Northwest Local School District (NWLSD) sent a clear message to the district’s school board and administration by voting 3 to 1 against the proposed $168.6 million bond. The levy, if passed, would cost approximately $400 million over 38 years. This tax increase, in light of existing and future announced tax increases, was something voters could not afford. The decision by the District to add an additional 15% to school property taxes during exceedingly difficult economic times, when residents are challenged by historically high levels of inflation, food, water, and energy prices, demonstrates a disregard for taxpayers and the harsh economic reality residents are experiencing.

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Intentional Neglect?

Vote No on Issue 8 - Northwest Local School Levy!

This levy is to raise almost $400 million over 38 years in order to get a bond for $168.6 million to build new school buildings.  Meanwhile NWLSD admits to $40 million in deferred maintenance on the buildings they already have (see statement here).

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Share the Facts on Issue 8

Vote NO on May 2nd - Northwest School Board needs to create a practical, cost-effective plan!

With the election just days away it is imperative that we get the facts out in order to defeat this enormous tax increase!

Please print out this flyer and provide to your neighbors!

If you are willing to hit a few doors, we can provide bags and printouts. 

In November, this tax increase failed with 60% NO votes.  We need to turn out the votes even more this time in order to force the school board to go back to the drawing board.

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