As a transplant resident, I have lived in 12 different communities and attended 6 different schools throughout my life, many very different from Montezuma. This is a great place to live and raise a family, and the school is certainly an important facet of our community.
Here’s what’s great about the Montezuma Community School District. Our kids get a fantastic education. Our kids are safe. Our kids are cared for. My brother, who lives in Florida, is amazed that my children go to school in the same building as high school students and actually thrive in that environment. Who says bigger schools are better? Montezuma is unique, and I would maintain lucky, to be one of the school districts in Iowa where all K-12 students attend class in the same building. That uniqueness provides us with a sense of community and cohesiveness that is a rare gem in today’s world.
Here’s what’s not so great about the Montezuma Community School District – its facilities. Compared to the schools around us, our buildings are outdated, out of compliance with state and federal regulations, and in some respects, dangerous. In addition, when prospective new families visit our building, it just doesn’t compare to the facilities of neighboring communities. Although the education provided by our faculty is first-rate, that fact is often overshadowed by what people SEE.
Please make sure you have the REAL facts about the issue before making your decision. Go to www.supportmonte.blogspot.com or to the school’s Web site at www.montezuma.k12.ia.us (click on “Bond Issue”) to get all your questions answered.
VOTE YES for both bond election initiatives on September 14. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rachelle L.K. Johnson
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