You hear a lot these days about energy efficiency, saving the planet, sustainability programs and the like.

Part of the proposed school bond includes a district-wide replacement of outdated HVAC units along with retrofitting lighting in our schools with LED lighting for energy efficiency.

This is a practical and smart approach to using taxpayer money that in the long run will save taxpayer money. How does this not make sense, not to mention dollars and cents?

You see LED lighting in so many places today because it is so efficient and long-lasting – new lights at Golden Eagle Park, outdoor Christmas displays, street lighting, municipal buildings, traffic signals and more.

Let’s support our school leaders, as they have put together a bond package that makes practical and fiscal sense. This is not wasting money or duping taxpayers. This is an intelligent approach that is totally transparent and accountable. This is the right time and the right package to keep our schools operating efficiently and safely.