The San Luis Coastal Teachers Association has endorsed Measure D, a school facility funding bond measure that is on the November ballot. The association represents 420 members teaching at schools in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Avila Beach and Los Osos.
Measure D would raise $177 million for construction and renovation of district schools including badly needed upgrades for SLO High School and Morro Bay High Schools and renovation of facilities at all other schools in the district. Bond funds cannot be used for operational costs, salaries or benefits.
Paul Orton, president of the San Luis Coastal Teachers Association, submitted a formal endorsement letter that notes the association’s belief that “excellent teachers are the most important resources in a school. Schools can be even better with improved environments and tools.”
Amy Burton, one of three volunteer co-chairs for the Central Coast Citizens for Measure D Committee, said committee members are excited to add the association’s name to a growing list of supporters.
“The Yes on D team gets bigger every day,” Burton said. “We’re hearing from current school parents and teachers, but also retirees and business owners and civic organizations and all walks-of-life people who want to help. Our community believes in our students.”
Citizens for Measure D committee members have coalesced to win community support for the new bond measure, noting that original improvement plans were put on hold through the recession that rocked the nation in 2008-09.
San Luis Coastal Unified School District serves 7,500 kindergarten through 12th grade students residing in San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, Morro Bay and Avila Beach and unincorporated areas. Find out more information at www.SayYestoMeasureD.org