Our focus should be on improving existing schools in Sykesville and all of Carroll County, which face challenges like rising class sizes, inequities, and resource shortages.

- The Blueprint for Maryland's Future is a current priority, and implementing it while funding a new school would further strain resources.

- A new charter school could divert attention, funds, and resources away from public schools, and its motives are unclear.

- Instead of supporting a new school, we should invest in upgrading current schools and addressing inequities across the county.

- Many schools rely on PTAs to fund basic needs, like playgrounds, while the county funds building expansions and upgrades.

Sign this petition to redirect taxpayer dollars toward improving existing schools, not funding a new charter school (proposed site/location here) in Sykesville.

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