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To our many supporters, thank you for supporting our schools and for voting YES on August 5^th 2008.

While the August 5^th levy was defeated by a slim margin of 13 votes (Official Count), our committee recognized the challenge and worked diligently to get timely and accurate information to all of our district residents prior to the August vote. 

While our initial campaign was limited to approximately thirty five days, our community-based committee recognizes the importance of adequate due diligence related to this proposed construction and renovation project and applaud our board of education and administration for their efforts. 

Recognizing the need for new and improved building facilities for our elementary and middle school children, our committee has vowed to be transparent in our communications and properly inform each district resident of the “Benefits and Costs”.  Remember, the need is not going away and this proposed levy provides our district with the most cost advantageous building plan.

Given this goal, our committee will once again work tirelessly to ensure the construction and renovation of our elementary and middle school facilities in order to enhance the safety and learning environment for our current kids, teachers and future generations. 

In closing, the time is now as we will not be guaranteed of matching state funds beyond the November 2008 election!  We ask each of you to view the various links within our website with special emphasis on the Brief Facts.  This link accurately explains the school levy of 5.90 mills placed on the Tuesday, November 4^th ballot by our board of education.  We recognize the economy is not the best, but we should also remember the courage and forethought that our previous generations exhibited when navigating through even tougher times, all the while, keeping the long term benefit of our children and community as a priority. 

Please review our information and consider our request to Vote Yes, Build Now for Less!

Again, thanks to our residents who support this worthy cause!

Respectfully,
Liberty Benton Funding Committee

Chairman:  Ken Vaupel (419) 420.9380
Sub Committee Chair Members:

Nicole Hartschuh
Char Johannigman
Marilyn Koenig
Jim Stuck
Laura Hoehne
Joe Curto
Rod Winkle
Tim Aydt