Parents urge Farmington voters to back operating levy to preserve intervention services
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Summary
Two parents told the board the operating-levy referendum is critical to preserve early reading supports, small reading groups and extracurricular programs such as band; the superintendent and multiple board members reminded residents about voting options ahead of the election.
Sarah Rice, a Farmington parent, described her daughter's experience with autism and the supports the district provided after her family returned to Farmington. "School District 192 is where my daughter came alive, where she was and is surrounded with support and care and where our family is thriving," Rice said as she urged a yes vote on the operating-levy referendum.
Jessica (Jess) Wright, a parent of a first grader, said her son has already made substantial reading gains because of small reading groups and targeted intervention. "Getting help in school should be standard," Wright said. She warned that if the levy fails, class sizes could grow and intervention services could be reduced.
Superintendent Berg and board members reiterated logistical voting information: the district will post an informational session link, direct balloting is available through Monday, Nov. 3 at district offices and two Dakota County service centers, and election day polling hours run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Board members thanked volunteers supporting the referendum outreach and encouraged the community to vote on Nov. 4.
Ending: The board heard the public comments as part of the public-comment period and took no formal action on the levy during the meeting; board members repeatedly urged voters to review district materials and participate in the upcoming election.