On Dec. 8, Lexington residents will have the opportunity to vote on a debt exclusion that will fund the construction of a new Lexington High School. I urge my fellow community members to vote yes.

I am lucky to have recently moved to Lexington five years ago, planting roots in our great community. One of the main reasons that we chose Lexington was so that our daughter could attend our amazing school system. Her time at Bridge has been phenomenal, and I want to continue that.

Our current high school is over 70 years old and no longer meets the needs of today’s students. Classrooms are undersized, infrastructure is outdated, and essential spaces like science labs, technology rooms and accessibility features fall short of modern standards. As a result, students and teachers are asked to do their best in a facility that was designed for a very different era. They are making do, but it is time for our community to invest in a new high school to help their efforts.

Investing in a new high school is an investment in Lexington’s future. Strong schools are the cornerstone of a strong community, supporting not only the academic and personal growth of our young people, but also providing unique, valuable experiences and resources that will enable them to succeed in the world.

The LPS curriculum is world-class. It is important to me as a father that my daughter not only get a great education, but that she is provided a great space to learn and grow. I myself am a product of public education, attending public institutions from Kindergarten through college. This experience helped to educate me on diversity, equality and inclusion; an education that cannot be found in books. A new high school will give my daughter and all of Lexington’s children the best chance to grow in these areas. 

I recognize that a debt exclusion represents a financial commitment. But this is a commitment that I am willing to assume as it will mean a better school, a better learning environment, and a better education for Lexington’s children, today and tomorrow. Now is the moment to act.

On Dec. 8, please join me in voting yes on the debt exclusion to build a new Lexington High School. Together, we can provide a safe, modern and inspiring learning environment for generations to come.

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