To the Citizens of Escanaba:
On behalf of the Escanaba Area Board of Education, I would like to thank the citizens of the Escanaba Area Public School District for their support of the 21.6 million dollar bond proposal that will benefit each student in our school system. As a result of the renovations, we will be able to significantly improve student safety and security; implement energy efficiencies, upgrade instructional technology, modernize our science labs, and in short, provide a quality educational environment! Your support not only is a boost for our schools, it also positions the community of Escanaba to be increasingly attractive for business and living.
The Escanaba Area Public School District also appreciates the passion and persistence of the Concerned Citizens for Public Education, a local group of people who were incredibly involved and instrumental in promoting and passing this proposal. Cathy Wilson and Jim Hansen co-chaired a dedicated team of people, and we appreciate not only their leadership, but also the work all of the volunteers put forth to benefit our students.
The District is pursuing the next steps to get this project underway. During the next two weeks, more intricate planning and designing will take place. I will work with our consultants and bond attorney to ensure that Escanaba follows the correct protocols to get the financial process started. Timelines and deadlines will be established, so that the actual work can start soon. We expect this work to get underway within the next couple of months, and continue throughout the summer, with some projects completed prior to school beginning for the 2010-2011 school year. Work will then continue throughout the next 2 1/2 years.
Your legacy in passing this proposal will be the beautifully renovated, energy efficient, safe, and engaging educational facilities for our students! Thank you again, citizens of Escanaba!
Sincerely,
Michele Burley, Superintendent