Things have changed since I served on the Snoqualmie Valley School Board in 2007. At that time, the district’s enrollment was increasing at 6 to 7 percent, and there was a strong sense of urgency to build a second high school for our growing community.

When those bonds did not pass, the district worked to relieve high school overcrowding by adding modular classrooms. Now, as our district has continued to grow at around 2 percent each year, the footprint of the Mount Si High School campus is full. It’s time to resolve overcrowding with a long-lasting solution. I commend the school board for listening to the community, researching many other options, and ultimately, adjusting its plan to meet current and future needs.

The school bond on the April 26 ballot is a smart and responsible solution. It uses existing buildings and resources to save costs. It will take care of overcrowding at the secondary level, for the next 10 to 20 years. It will preserve three middle schools that successfully support our students today and provide space to expand high school science and math opportunities. It is what our students need now. Please join me in casting a “yes” vote for the children and schools in our community.

Kim Horn

Snoqualmie