On Tuesday, Sept 25 you will be asked to vote on a referendum to build and open a 600+ student public elementary school in northwest Rochester to relieve overcrowding in our 15 existing elementary schools. The website link below provides answers to commonly asked questions about this referendum, a map of where the new school will be built, how much your taxes will increase, and a Powerpoint presentation explaining the need for this school.
www.rochester.k12.mn.us/school85/referendum
The Northwest Neighbor Association is neutral on the issue of the referedum vote, but we are willing to communicate others ideas and request for help.
The following is a request from Ginny Amundson a member of the Build for the Future committe:
“Build for the Future is a citizen’s committee supporting this referendum. You can visit their website at www.buildforthefuture.org for more information. The committee is asking for volunteers to help inform the public.
Before the vote, the public has to be provided with information so that they can make an informed decision. One way we are doing this is staffing tables at various events with brochures. The committee is asking your help to staff these tables. There will be training for the volunteers, either in person or online. Two people are needed per shift; the tables will be set up for the volunteers. Currently I am looking for volunteers for the Farmers Market Saturday mornings either 7:45-9:30 or 9:30-11:15. I also need volunteers for the Quarry Hill Fall Festival on 9/15 and 9/16; those shifts are 10:45-1, 1-3, and 3-5:15. If you are able to help with any of these or would like to be on a list for future opportunities, please email me at ginny_amundson@charter.net or call me at 289-2357.”