Lesa Kramer, Sartell
It seems like it was just yesterday my husband and I had the opportunity to tour Oak Ridge Elementary the year it opened, as our son entered kindergarten that fall. During that tour, my husband and I were impressed with the conscious decisions that were made to build a facility that had empty classrooms available to allow for growth.
My son is now a junior at the high school, so this extra capacity has been used to its fullest in 12 short years. We are one of the fortunate school districts in Minnesota that continues to see consistent growth in our enrollment, which is a result of the excellent education that is provided.
It was the realization this extra capacity had been used up in less than the education cycle of one student that made the decision easy for me. The time is now for the residents of the Sartell-St. Stephen communities to do what’s best by moving forward with a plan that touches all of our students.
As a taxpayer, I am choosing to vote yes and invest in providing the best environment for our students. Please join me in voting yes on May 24.
