We did it! The election of Jason, Sara, and Kevin makes a clean sweep of our school board. None of the folks who sunset a resolution against racism and discrimination remain. We now have 7 directors dedicated to long-term student success, a positive culture and climate, and teacher retention. When we look back at the moment Forward formed, we know that what we’ve accomplished together is nothing short of remarkable. In a moment of hyper-partisanship, in a county where moderates have been...

Vote NO April 7 on Prop RT. To the Taxpayers and Voters of St. Charles County, I have been following school finances closely for ten years. I am a fiscal conservative and want to lay out my concerns with Prop RT: 1. I am OPPOSED to Prop RT as it will cause significant reductions in local property tax revenue for local school districts (and other taxing districts) without any offsetting alternative tax increases. The Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze previously enacted cost the FHSD ~$1...

When the voters of St. Charles County consider Prop RT this April, they should know the stakes. If passed, Prop RT would heavily defund critical services, from fire and EMS to disability supports, schools, and libraries. Across St. Charles County, the first year losses from Prop RT are projected at $52 million, with long term impacts expected to be far more severe and far-reaching. What Prop RT Means for Emergency and Disability Services Prop RT proposes budget cuts that would reduce...