The board has generally been very reluctant to dip into the long-term reserve.

This is probably the highest. I think that in most years, spending exceeds the prior year, because our sales tax revenues keep increasing.

I don't understand that logic. How would you suggest that you free up teachers in the classroom if you don't put more personnel in the schools?

Hats off to Bette Van Dahl and to all the parents and staff who made this program possible.