I, like many, have planned my future in this area, dreaming of relocating to a larger home and property someday. Unfortunately, with the 3.5% tax increase that was proposed to fund the common campus - and yearly increase, this dream is becoming increasingly challenging, if not impossible to stay in the district. The increase will not only affect me, but countless elderly residents living here on a fixed income. This discouraging financial burden does nothing to enhance the quality of education or improve student test scores. 

Common campus schools - an arrangement that does not necessarily improve educational standards or students' achievements. What's more, the National Education Association reports no significant correlation between consolidated schools and improved student outcomes. Many schools stay away from this model because of it becoming increasingly more difficult to prevent bullying between primary and intermediate grades. 

We have to question: What do we receive for our increased financial strain? It seems nothing more than a slight convenience for those with children in different buildings but more importantly, increased hardship, especially for those already financially stretched. To protect Northern Lehigh's  ability to grow and thrive, affordable living, and quality education, reject the 3.5% tax increase and the introduction of common campus! schools. Please, sign this petition.