583 Support for School Bond0061 Uri rori UT
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Yelm Community Schools has approved a bond
measure to the voters of the district, which boundaries include the City of Yelm; and
WHEREAS, the bond measure would provide funding to rebuild Ye|rn Middle School,
which iscurrently at 15796capacity, rebuild Southworth Elementary, which iscurrently at 16796
capacity, renovate Prairie Elementary, which is currently at 112% capacity, and provide safety
and security measures throughout the district; and
WHEREAS, the City ofYe|rn Comprehensive Plan updated by the City Council in 2017
includes many goals and policies which support education throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm is a partner with Yelm Community Schools in the Graduate
Ya|no! program; and
WHEREAS, the City ofYe|nn benefits directly from partnerships with Ye|rn Connnnunbv
Schools through the FFA program, the Career and Technical Education pnm#n*no, and many
other direct and indirect relationships; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes the proposed Bond measure is necessary to ensure
Yelm Community Schools continues to be a leader in preparing our children for the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofYeinn that Ye|no voters are
encouraged tosupport the February 13,2O18bond measure byvoting yes.
APPROVED this 23 m day of January, 2018.
JW oster, Mayor
Lori Mossman, City Clerk