Endorsements

"Less than $10 a month to provide up-to-date technology for our students and support our amazing teachers. It will also help with needed additional safety measures to our buildings. Our kids are our future. Vote YES!"

"I’ll be supporting the upcoming referendum because I’ve seen firsthand, through both my 10 years working in Alexandria Public Schools and now as a parent of three young children, how important strong schools are for our community. With my oldest just starting first grade, I want to ensure all students have the resources they need to thrive. On a home valued at $350,000, it amounts to just $10 a month—about the cost of one coffee run—to make a lasting investment in our kids’ future."

"Alexandria Public Schools is a key foundation stone for the success and stability of our communities and supporting the Capital Investments Levy is an important way to ensure stability in funding for the District. Making this investments in our schools has a direct connection with supporting learning opportunities that are available for our students and that are having a positive impact throughout our community as we develop our future workforce to support healthcare, manufacturing construction, culinary and many more career opportunities. Seeing our students getting real-world learning opportunities and using current technologies is positioning them, our businesses, and our communities for success."

"Our schools must be both inclusive and safe. As the parent of a child who is deaf, I know how important updated technology is for equal access to education. And in today's world, secure entrances, improved visitor check-in systems, and strong safety procedures are non-negotiable. Supporting this referendum means not only ensuring our schools are secure, but also investing in the tools and resources that allow all students to thrive."

"As a community member for almost 20 years now, I’ve had the privilege of both of my kids attending Alexandria Schools. Sometimes I think it’s easy to forget how fortunate we are to have access to a school with endless opportunities and resources. Voting YES means supporting students, staff and future generations. As Ben Franklin once said 'an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.' Let’s invest in the future of Alexandria."

"I am extremely proud of the Alexandria school system and strongly support the upcoming referendum. Though my kids graduated years ago, I continue to be involved in and committed to District 206. We have a dynamic district on every level and for it to remain so, it needs the support of each one of us. This referendum is about keeping our infrastructure up to date, providing a safe environment for learning, and preparing our kids for the future. What is more important than investing in our children? Join me in voting yes, on November 4th and supporting our schools, our kids and our teachers. "

"This referendum will help our children have greater access to safety, technology, and educational materials to help them continue to learn and grow in the great APS school system."

"This will benefit all our children. Children deserve to feel safe in learning and this will put more in place to make that happen. Technology especially for my low-vision child is a huge resource for her to continue to learn."

"I support this referendum as I feel we have a very strong school district. I want to continue to see it flourish and I want all children and school staff to be supported."

"One significant reason to support the District 206 levy referendum in November is the need for enhanced security at all of our school buildings: entrances need to be more secured, visitor check-in systems need to be enhanced, and given the world we live in today, cameras, lockdown procedures and equipment and cyber security systems need upgrading. This and much more can be done with little impact to the average Alexandria homeowner. For as little as $10 a month, we can secure our buildings, upgrade our district's facilities (some are 20 years old), and ensure our students are prepared for life after graduation."

"Safer schools are a priority, and it is also important to keep up with needed infrastructure updates."

"As a teacher in this district for over ten years, I’ve seen how much technology can help our students learn and grow. Audiobooks help our young readers enjoy stories, online animal research gets kids excited to learn, and speech-to-text tools make sure every child can share their ideas. These tools really help level the playing field for our littlest learners. My own child will be starting kindergarten here next year, and I want her to have a safe, supportive place to learn and explore. Supporting this referendum means giving all of our children the tools they need to learn and feel safe while doing so."

"As a parent of former 206 grads and a former School Board member, I feel it is important to provide the best educational opportunities and safest environment possible for all students. We need to stay current with technology. I support this referendum and have voted YES!"

"As an alumni parent of 3, I am so thankful for the quality of education my kids received. The administrators, teachers, support staff and coaches were amazing at every level. I am forever grateful for the opportunities and experiences my own children had, and passionate about voting yes to invest in the learners of today and tomorrow. I want all children of this school district to have those same opportunities and experiences."

"Accessibility, safety & inclusion are vital to the success of our school district, therefore I believe voting YES is essential! Up-to-date technology and enhanced safety measures aren’t luxuries any more—they are necessities. This referendum doesn’t just improve our schools—it ensures that every student has the resources, technology and access to thrive, grow and succeed."

"We grew up in the Alexandria District and credit the schools for where we’re at today! Eager for our kids to have a top notch educational experience. We know that it takes community investment and engagement to make sure we build a wonderful future."