I have to ask rhe people voting to add to the existing school, have you ever been in it? The only real option is to build a new school. The board needs to get a list of the non registered voters with young children and target them. I know of some that say they're not registered because of the chance of jury duty. Really?? Pitiful excuse. The only way to accomodate all the kids in Avon, is to support the schools. No excuse not to!

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Todd
Sounds like the tax payers have had enough. With tight budgets at home, spare change for the proverbial 'cup of coffee per day' is becoming harder and harder to come by for some folks. Here's a thought, seems close to 50% voted for the bond issue. I am sure that if they are willing to got out 32 years, let them double it, and cover the 'other 50%', and go out 64 years and cover the cost themselves. Perfect! , then everyone's needs are met, no ruffled feathers.

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Yes, obviously tight budgets at home, when Avon Commons and every new pizza and ice cream store that is opening here now is packed. I'm sure the "no" votes are the ones wrapped all around the Starbuck's drive thru paying $3.50 a day for their proverbial 'cup of coffee'...

For the NO voters. Avon spends money very wisely with a low per student cost compared to surrounding areas, and still maintains an excellent school rating. If you live in a community, it is your obligation to maintain your community and help the CHILDREN. One of the elementary schools is in horrible shape and the community is growing and needs a new middle school. The tax base is not enough to accommodate the growing needs of our CHILDREN. By voting no, you are hurting CHILDREN, not adults. The school board is handling the needs of our CHILDREN on a limited budget. Since you choose to live in Avon, you therefore choose to live in a community with many children. It is your responsibility to help. I can understand your no vote if the money was being wasted. However, I ask you to revaluate your thoughts, seek the facts, tour the schools and think about the CHILDREN who have no say. Really read up on the facts, instead of just voting no. I understand tough times, it is hard, but I think we can all figure out something to help the CHILDREN.

How about advertising the school can be used for other groups of people. Promote to the senior citizens that they can use the facility for dances or other community events. Promote to the Catholic school parents. I know it is their choice to send their kids to the Catholic school BUT they still pay property taxes for the other children and pay tuition on top of that for the Catholic education. Avon city schools CHARGE the CYO programs just to play basketball in their gyms and half of the team are Avon local children. Let us use the schools for ALL Avon tax payers.

I personally don't think that there was not enough advertisement with the facts given to the Avon voters. For instance, I don;t have any children and have had to trust this medium or some mail information in my box. I am sure I am not the only person living in Avon who don't have children. The Board of Education didn't do enough public relations to provide information and the choices and samples of scenarios. Thus they may think about this again if the put it on the ballot. I would have rather passed the Bond issue to build a needed school instead of passing a levy to pay for salaries of staff if that would be the trade-off to budget appropriately. My salary with my job has stayed the same, no raise and furlough days etc. Thus can that be a consideration to help pay for a new middle school? This is not to attack the teachers and administrators. Just a business approach question on tough economic times.