St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and School Board members thank St. Lucie County voters and community members for supporting the education referendum with a 66% vote.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe record number of returned ballots and support from our community speaks volumes to the value placed on a quality public school education system. High performing students must have high performing teachers, and they must have opportunities to learn on safe and secure campuses,\u201d said Superintendent Gent. He added that students will also\u00a0benefit from expanded mental health services and important programs afforded to them by this referendum.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany people worked hard to help educate the community on the need and the benefits of this referendum,\u201d said School Board Chair Debbie Hawley.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cWe appreciate the collaboration and dedication of our employees, union partners, parents, business partners, community groups, and civic organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is a four-year referendum, and Gent stressed that funds will only be utilized as they were promised.\u00a0 He said, \u201cAs an added layer of assurance, the District will form an Advisory Committee to provide oversight on expenditures.\u201d<\/p>\n
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