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Residents urge turnout and warn of community impacts if budget fails
Summary
Multiple residents and board members urged turnout for the May 19 vote, stressed how heavily community groups use district facilities and warned that a failed budget could force programs to charge fees or end free use of schools.
Several residents used the public‑comment portion to urge voters to support the budget and to highlight how many local groups rely on free access to school facilities. Resident (S6) said, “I don't think everybody realizes how many parts of the community do utilize the school,” emphasizing potential consequences if the district must begin charging for space under a contingent budget.
Board members and residents discussed outreach strategies to raise turnout — teachers distributing flyers and encouraging parents to vote were cited — and multiple speakers noted the district has historically struggled to reach higher turnout thresholds needed to reliably pass budgets. Attendees urged broader community reminder efforts ahead of the May 19 vote.
