I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out in support of the building project Tuesday night. The Watervliet City School’s Board of Education and I both feel that the result of the vote (582-98: after the count of the absentee ballots) is a clear illustration of how much the community is invested in the continuing improvement of our schools and is a reflection of a true understanding of the importance of education.
I would also like to thank our Facilities Task Force for their time and effort. This task force has devoted considerable time over the past two years to help set our district on the path to renewed, rejuvenated and modern school facilities.
Finally, thanks to the WTA for their unwavering support.
This project was designed to be an investment not just in bricks and mortar, but in our students, the quality of their education and the future of our whole community. When its finished, it will provide 21st century facilities for the 1400 learners in our district – facilities that every resident of the city of Watervliet can be proud of.
In the next few weeks, we will be submitting our project plans to the state education department for approval and preparing to accept bids from contractors. We will keep everyone up to date on the progress of the project through the construction link of our web site.
Thanks again to all of our supporters!
