School Levy Info Meeting Ends with a 'Unite For 194' Call to Action

Lakeville Area Public Schools is in the midst of a series of information meetings to discuss the $5.6 million operating levy for the district that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. 

The district is looking to fill a budget shortfall, maintain student opportunities, address class sizes and strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses. 

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Snyder and other school officials were present at a recent levy information meeting at Lakeview Elementary School. Dr. Snyder answered questions from community members and listened as others shared their frustrations with the district.

At the end of the meeting members of Unite for 194, a volunteer group that supports the levy, explained the steps they are taking to gather support.

Some of those steps, said parent Sarah Stowell, are door knocking, wearing the Unite for 194 t-shirt and showing support with a green ribbon. 

Those interested in joining the efforts of Unite For 194, or want to obtain a t-shirt or ribbon can email: jsstowell@frontier.com or arwillingham@gmail.com.

To learn more about the levy, visit the Lakeville Area Public Schools website or attend one of the information meetings listed below (hosted by the Lakeville PTO).

Thursday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.

Cherry View Elementary School, 8600 175th Street

Monday, October 14, 9:30 a.m.                      

Eastview Elementary School, 18060 Ipava Avenue

Monday, October 14, 7:00 p.m.                  

Orchard Lake Elementary School, 16531 Klamath Trail

Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 p.m.                      

Christina Huddleston Elementary School, 9569 175th Street

Monday, October 21, 7:00 p.m.                      

Oak Hills Elementary School, 8640 165th Street

Thursday, October 24, 5:00 p.m.                     

Lake Marion Elementary School, 19875 Dodd Blvd.

Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. 

JFK Elementary School, Location TBA