A neighbor who sent this by email now gives me permission to post his thoughts, here. ( Of course, comments are always welcome, too.)

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Mr. Melcher,

Gallagher Constructions Co is embedded with the district. They need to have open bids when it comes down to bidding. Gallagher by tearing down schools that they built for free, the district will always give them the contract.

The district needs to build schools by actual students counts, not by building permits that are issued. Because the permits are issued doesn't mean that the house will be built. The district needs to renovated and add on the some of the schools.

At this point of time, the district wants to spend $8 million dollars to renovate the old High School Stadium for the Jr High, but the Jr High can use the same stadium as the High School without spending more money. The state has left Dr Lewis and LISD 4 more cents to up the tax rate without voters approval.

Dr. Lewis and the School Board think they're smart. If we approve the $211-$225 million dollars(no one knows the figure) he can raise $10 million more without our approval. I think the School Board is going to wait until we approve the $211 million and the raise the 4 cent to get extra $10 million. The School Board needs to spend no more than $60 millions to build 2 Elementary Schools and one Middle School. They said it costs $12 Million(by Dr. Lewis's figure) to build one Elementary School and $16 million to build one Middle School. That still leaves enough money to build a small maintenance facility and the rest to be saved for a rainy day fund and add extension to the old schools that are still needing rooms.

Herman Tucker
Meadowview

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I appreciate the feedback from my neighbors and the community.

Anybody else want to share thoughts?