Receiving a well rounded education is vital in this day and age. With cuts being made in every way possible at some local public school systems, students are finding obstacles they must overcome. Teacher positions are being cut which leads to bigger classroom sizes; activities are all pay to participate which puts a financial burden on families and the possibility of no busing. All of these cuts in fact have an effect on students in the system and the education they receive.
With opportunities being slashed here and there, voters may wonder if the school system is able to provide the well rounded education that students need in these current times. Being a recent graduate from Stow, I understand the importance of being a well rounded individual. I participated in extra-curriculars and excelled in the classroom while at Stow. I feel that the diverse background, of which I came from, helped me get into an excellent college of my choice and has allowed me an advantage over others. With activity fees being so high, families cannot afford the financial burden therefore leaving the students at a disadvantage. Also, class sizes increasing makes for less one on one time which leaves those struggling in the dark. Change in the way schools finance and deciding which things get cut is needed to better our school systems. We as voters should start by asking ourselves, does our superintendent really need a pay raise when the school system is in a financial crunch?

Juliann Trevorrow