To the Editor:
As a bus driver at Willapa Valley for 21 years, I see every day the impact the classified staff has on the safety, security, and education that Willapa Valley students receive. The upcoming replacement levy will insure that we can continue to offer the same great family environment that all students get to experience. Besides the educational programs offered in the school, this levy also helps support our food service, para-educators, transportation, custodians/maintenance, and secretaries. The school could not run without these "behind the scenes" support staff. I feel blessed to work in the district. Where else do bus drivers know the names of every student, their parents, their grandparents, and their daycare provider? You know this is true when a note comes in and says "Johnny is going to grandmas today," and the driver know exactly who and where that is. This example fits all of our caring support staff. Our district is truly blessed and I would urge you to support the upcoming levy this February.
Kari-Lundy Ping
Bus Driver, Willapa Valley PSE President