Parent warns board that failed referendum could trigger school closures and program cuts
At the public hearing, Taylor Thinnes urged the board to explain in concrete terms what $2.5 million in cuts would mean for students and families, warning that failed referendum outcomes could include multiple school closures and elimination of extracurriculars.
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At the public hearing portion of the Sept. 15 meeting, Taylor Thinnes, who identified themself as chair of the Vote Yes campaign for the District 45 referendum but spoke "as a parent," urged the board to communicate plainly about the consequences of budget cuts the district projects if the referendum fails.
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