I have lived and worked within the Auburn School District for more than 40 years. I have watched the ASD manage our educational system for those 40 years.

During this period, four elementary, two middle and two high schools have been added to the ASD inventory. The leadership, direction and planning for your Auburn Schools is impeccable. They plan years in advance and make wise choices for the improvement of the district. The district has always made very wise and timely decisions on the use of your school tax dollar … without the typical “roller coaster” tax burdens that many districts face.

It is time again to support the ASD leadership and support the two ballot issues and maintain a quality education for our students. With the improvements planned for Auburn High School, all high school students in Auburn will have an equal opportunity for success with equal learning conditions. The current 60-year-old structure is in desperate need. That one-third of our high school populace deserves an equal learning environment.

I urge you to vote “yes” on both ballot issues.

– Jim Mondt