As a public charter school, Great Expectations (GES) cannot initiate a tax levy and will not receive any funds from the levy being proposed by Cook County Schools (I.S.D. 166). Nevertheless, we support passage of the levy for the following reasons:
After completing eighth grade, many GES students will continue their public education at Cook County High School and benefit directly from improved operations and programming.
The I.S.D. 166 school board has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of both the academic and social dimensions of its schools for all learners – a difficult task given the current level of state funding – which will have both direct and indirect benefits for GES students and families.
The I.S.D. 166 school board has also demonstrated a commitment to developing positive relationships with the local charter schools in a shared effort to create educational excellence throughout the county.
Having excellent educational programs in our communities helps attract and keep families here despite the challenges they face in housing, employment, and wage rates. The economic and social contributions of these families benefit everyone in the county.
We hope you will join us in supporting the Cook County Schools operating levy as it is brought to the voters in November.
Great Expectations School Board
Sara Hingos, Mike Carlson,
Sue Butter, Annette Valdivia-Block,
Jeff Kern, Kathryn Nelson-Pedersen
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