I am a parent in the Highline School District and I am appalled at the state Legislature for their budget cuts. It's their job to make sure our school districts have the money they need to operate.

Sadly, the Highline School District has had to cut $14.5 million from their budget and will probably have to cut more next year. But we can do our part and vote for the Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy by Feb. 8th.

I'm getting sick of seeing our children's education being pushed to the back burner and watching as good teachers are laid off due to budget cuts every year. We need to keep our classroom sizes as small as possible, and make sure our kids have access to classes like music, art, choir, and other activities that benefit them throughout their entire life long after they've graduated.

It seems like the state doesn't care about those things.

It's up to us to pass this levy and make sure our children grow up not just learning reading, writing, and arithmetic. Please support our teachers, our schools, and our children by voting yes by February 8th.

Teal Fairman
Burien