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Supporter praises Cedar Rapids Community School District, urges safer, modern facilities
Summary
An unnamed resident praised a local campaign backing the Cedar Rapids Community School District, said the effort that began in 2023 has made progress, and urged continued work to make schools safe, accessible and modern. The speaker thanked the mayor, elected officials and school board members for their support.
Resident, a community supporter, praised the Cedar Rapids Community School District and supporters of a local campaign, saying, "But what I wanna say is that we did not come up short when it came to the efforts and to support behind the efforts for the Cedar Rapids Community School District." The speaker said the campaign began in 2023 and has made "a mighty long way."
The speaker called attention to ongoing facility needs, saying, "We know that the same challenges that exist today in regards to our facilities, we need our schools to be safe and secure. We need accessibility. We need modern learning environments." They framed continued community support as necessary to address those needs.
The speaker thanked elected leaders for backing the effort: "I do appreciate the mayor coming out and her support and all of our elected officials, our school board members that's been working for for years, behind these efforts." They urged continued collaboration, saying, "The more we come together, the more we're gonna be able to do for our students."
The remarks closed with an affirmation of faith in the district's future and an invitation to stay engaged: "It it really shows who we are. I'm still believing, and I know you are too. We'll see you the next time."
