Leadership in the Federal Way school district has had a hard time with some decisions in the past year.

The voters expressed their will at the polls. The result is new control on the school board. Parents, teachers and students have been able to voice their concerns and contribute their insight.

I have seen firsthand the innovations and new programs for students that have made recent student achievements possible. We must not allow 20 percent of the budget to be voted out and expect our students to continue to achieve at the pace they are – they won’t be able to. Please continue to fund our schools and if you are unhappy with the state of learning in Federal Way, there are ways all of us can help and actually make a difference. Vote yes.

Jack Stanford, Federal Way