There have been deep cuts from the state for 3 straight years and in LPS, we have endured much through this process. We’ve witnessed and/or experienced the painful closure of schools, worked tirelessly for the Mill Levy to pass, many schools have ramped up fundraising and all LPS schools have cut back programs and/or dismissed staff.

To further add to this distress, a recent Denver Post article reads: “Colorado Budget projections show deficit of up to $500 million next fiscal year,” and continues to say, “There is wide speculation that budget cuts are likely to once again fall on K-12 education…” (1)

That’s it! This is enough! These state cuts have crossed the line of reasonable and have gone too far. I’m encouraging all LPS citizens to learn more about Prop 103 and how it works to restore revenues back to K-12 and Higher Education. Before though, there are two things worth noting:
1) LPS Mill Levy revenues, if Prop 103 doesn’t pass, are projected to run out in as little as 2 years.
2) The LPS School Board voted unanimously in support of Prop 103.

I am one of the parent volunteers organizing campaign efforts for Prop 103 in the LPS area. Feel free to contact me. Please also join Great Education Colorado’s email network and/or link to the Arapahoe Chapter Facebook page. The larger their network, the louder the voice for kids and education.

Yours truly,
Julie Dillon
Parent Volunteer in LPS area
juliedillon25@comcast.net

* The highest academic accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education.
(1) Denver Post article: http://www.denverpost.com/legislature/ci_18941315