11/09/2023
Dear Mason County Central Students,
Just some thoughts from me, saying "I am so sorry that the Bond Proposal 1 & Proposal 2 were not passed by our community." We had some support, just not enough that made it to the voting booths. Yes, it is very disappointing and disheartening. Remember this time in our lives, when you are old enough to make your voice heard through a vote. Each vote counts!
I hope you all know that you are worth the investment these proposals were all about.
People have lots of different reasons for voting "NO". Do not take that "NO VOTE" personally. Prop 1 - the proposal for maintenance, repairs, and our safety - that no vote hits hard, and it hurts. Some day, YOUR vote will count, and someday, you will have the opportunity to register to vote - or not.
I also understand how important Prop 2 is to some of our students, and to our community as a whole. As an artist, I get it. As a staff member, I get it. As someone who sees the value of a well-rounded education, I get it. As a person that knows SO MANY CREATIVE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, I get it. That new auditorium is just as important as our core classes, to so many of us. There is much more to life than the basics. Hopefully, sometime in the not too distant future, that enhanced educational pathway will become a reality here at MCC.
Remember, your voice is just as important as any and all others. If you want your voice to be heard in such matters, listen! Be aware of what is happening in our community! Speak up and act up - accordingly - peacefully - appropriately. Work for the things that are important to you. And, know that if something is important to you, it is probably important to others, as well. And remember, you have a say, and you speak clearly when you show up to vote.
I hope we try again, and again, and again.... to improve and elevate our educational opportunities for our students.... until we have the places & the tools & the wisdom, to provide our young people with the many areas of education we need. Next time, maybe we'll pass those proposals!
Ms. Denise
Student Support Services
MCC Middle School
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