The Importance Of Voting Bonds In Schools

School systems across the nation rely heavily on bonds to support the instructional as well as the operational apparatuses of schools. The issue of voting bonds to support the overall school improvement process for school districts is critical and necessary. The process requires the support, commitment and involvement of all citizens within local communities. All students deserve the right to be educated in facilities and environments that are safe, sound and conducive for learning just as they need an appropriate instructional curriculum that meets their diverse needs. The students in the Dougherty County School System are not different from students anywhere else. They deserve to be taught in excellent learning facilities with a strong instructional program second to none. As a committee member, my task is to assess my local school community to determine “feel” of the community, whether they will support a bond referendum to increase taxes for the school.
School districts, who involve their local school communities in the activities and decision-making process, are more likely to receive the support of the community when they propose a bond referendum. More importantly, school districts with school boards who work and partner together for the betterment of schools and students, and are on one accord regarding bond issues, strengthen the passing of a referendum. This is a critical component and it speaks volumes to the community. Referendums fail to pass due largely to the lack of unification of schools