Luke Riordan, Sartell
After bouncing from apartment to apartment in the Greater St. Cloud Area, my wife and I knew it was time to purchase our first home. We wanted to provide our son, Keegan, with a caring community and a great education for years to come. We accomplished both by moving to Sartell.
Almost one year after moving to Sartell, I was approached to learn more about the School Bond Referendum. My initial reaction after learning about the upcoming vote on May 24 went something like this: “Sartell-St. Stephen has a great school system. That’s why my family moved here. Why is there a need for a new high school?” After asking more questions like that and learning about the needs of the Sartell-St. Stephen School District, the need for a new school became obvious.
For me personally, the burning issue that is blatantly evident is the need for space due to the district’s growth. My family’s story of moving to Sartell is shared by many other families now living in District 748. With another child on the way, my family and this community need to plan ahead for growth. Choosing yes on May 24 and building on Sartell-St. Stephen’s success is the right choice. Let’s continue to move this community forward and showcase the massive support its residents have for education. Vote yes on May 24.