No, I am

sorry, the rabbit is long gone. The board of education

has made it clear there is not enough money.

What do we

have to look forward to if SPLOST fails? Most of the

money gained from SPLOST would have been used to maintain

the quality of education in Fayette County. Without

SPLOST funds, the Fayette County Board of Education will

be forced to use money from the general operating funds

for the needed projects.

This means

teachers' salaries, books and non-core programs (art,

band, chorus, etc.) could be effected. There will not be

enough money to upgrade the technology to keep the

schools competitive.

Eventually,

the student-teacher ratios will increase, all

contributing to a decline in education received in

Fayette County.

In a

relatively short period of time, we can expect to see

trailers as landmarks for schools, year-round school, and

alternating schedules. This will be the future for

Fayette County schools.

The

children in Fayette County will be greatly affected by

our decision on SPLOST; their education depends on it.

There exists a need now to help the schools. We need to

stand up for the kids and show them they matter.

I hope

others will join me in support of the children in Fayette

County by voting yes for SPLOST.

Mike

Patterson

Fayette County

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