To the Editor,
As former School Committee members, we urge you to vote YES for the new Essex Elementary School at Monday’s Town Meeting and at the ballot on December 10th.
More than 25 years ago, our Regional School District was formed around a shared vision: to elevate education, expand opportunities, and provide high-quality facilities for students in both Manchester and Essex. The shared facilities at the Middle/High School, Memorial School, and Essex Elementary are a direct result of that vision. While building this partnership required hard work in the early years, the commitment to providing three modern school buildings was a key part of the promise made by both communities.
Today's educational standards demand complex modern facilities—ranging from 21st-century learning environments to updated security and IT infrastructure. We have complete confidence that the School Building Committee has carefully weighed these needs alongside the interests of the entire District. Composed of local experts in school design, complex construction, municipal finance, and town management, the committee has led a transparent, deliberate, and public process that voters can truly rely on.
Three modern schools—paired with our dedicated, exceptional teachers—provide all our children with the platform they need to succeed.
Please join us in supporting our schools and our community. Vote YES on Monday and on December 10th.
Respectfully,
Former School Committee (SC) Chairs: Susan Beckmann, Linda Crosby, Shannon Erdmann, Sarah Wolf, Annie Cameron
Former SC members: Caroline Welkd, Bruce Warren
Former SC member, Middle/High school building chair, Memorial building member: Sarah Creighton
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