BESD Endorses Storm Drain Measure

Burlingame Elementary School District board endorses storm-drain measure (by Christine Morente, San Mateo County Times)

BURLINGAME The Burlingame Elementary School District Board of Trustees voted 4-1 Tuesday night in support of the city's storm drain upgrade. The existing system is about 80 years old. Liz Gindraux was the lone trustee who voted against the proposed $39 million project. Gindraux said she is concerned about the cost of the measure. If property owners pass it in May, the district will be taxed an annual $32,000 for its seven parcels. "I'm not convinced that the city has done its due diligence on the 30-year program, and I'm not thrilled how they've supported our measures in the past," she said. Board President Greg Land said he is concerned about the city's infrastructure, but he admitted paying the fee when the district is in "dire straits" will be difficult. Signed ballots are due back to the city no later than May 5. A simple majority vote is needed for the measure to pass.

*** Interesting comment from one board member as a tit-for-tat. Hummmmmmmm. I have read a very eloquent letter from a school board member who speaks of our libraries as important learning centers for our community - they are exactly that and more - they are the "centers" for our community and just closing or shaving off opening hours should be a concern for any town - especially Burlingame which has two of the best! More info here

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The Burlingame Elementary School Board has scheduled a study session on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00pm in the District Office to discuss strategic plans for BIS with the goal of making it a National Blue Ribbon school. The study session will include discussions on curriculum and how to work with parents students to provide an education that meets every child's needs.

This meeting will allow parents to comment on the current curriculum and to improve the educational program at BIS.