Endorsements

Newcastle News – 02/06/2014 On behalf of the Issaquah School Board, I want to extend our great appreciation for the community’s ongoing support for our schools. Our goal is to prepare students for a global, dynamic world. In today’s economy, a basic education isn’t sufficient for the every-increasing complexity our students will find in the…

Sammamish Review – 02/05/2014 In response to the Jan. 22 editorial, “Vote Yes for all Measures,” I wanted to extend my support and encourage others to vote yes for the three Issaquah School District levies. As a parent of two children in the district, and as someone who volunteers and substitutes in the Issaquah School…

Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter – 02/04/2014 I wanted to extend my support and encourage others to vote “yes” for the three Issaquah School District levies. As a parent of two children in the district, and as someone who volunteers and substitutes in the Issaquah School District, I want to make sure everyone knows how important it is…

Issaquah Press – 02/04/2014 Please vote yes in favor of the school levy in February. Before I became part of the PTA, I didn’t know much about levies and didn’t really understand why they were important for me to vote in. Now that I have two children in the Issaquah School District, I am acutely…

Issaquah Press – 01/29/2014 Why do Realtors endorse school levies? Realtors know high-quality schools are important in every neighborhood. Good schools are a priority — and not just for parents. Savvy buyers and sellers know that quality schools are a factor in home values. Seattle King County Realtors recently heard presentations by Issaquah Schools Superintendent…

Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter – 01/24/2014 On behalf of the Issaquah School Board, I want to extend our great appreciation for the community’s ongoing support for our schools. Our goal is to prepare students for a global, dynamic world. We know that in today’s economy a basic education is not sufficient for the every-increasing complexity our students…

Sammamish Review – 01/21/2014 Did you know Washington ranks 43 out of 50 states in per pupil education funding per “Education Week,” and Issaquah ranks 292 out of 295 in Washington school districts in state per-pupil education funding? This is still true even with the McCleary decision. State funding hasn’t changed enough to bring us…

Issaquah Press – 01/21/2014 I am writing to offer my support, and that of the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, for the Issaquah School District levies, which citizens will vote on in February. The chamber, in serving as the voice of more than 500 businesses representing more than 50,000 local and regional employees, strongly supports…

Issaquah Press – 01/21/2014 Vote yes for high-quality, award-winning schools Happy New Year! As an elementary school principal in the Issaquah downtown area I have the amazing opportunity to work and live in the center of our city daily. I love Issaquah! The families, the businesses, and the amazing art and sport communities make Issaquah…