By Ruby Elbogen

While any change brings explosive bursts of opposition, this one-at least-deserves some consideration. Since every School District has high paid Execs. at the top, as well as school boards, which often keeps money from trickling down to students, teachers and programs, exploring the notion of combining with open minds, would be beneficial to students, parents and homeowners. Knowledge is power.

Coming from a city the size of Cupertino, where the school district is unified: grade schools, Jr. High and High School-under one banner, there is more town pride and support from residents. We had 6 elementary, 1 middle and Jr. High and 1 High School, which bears the town’s name. When times are tough for schools, a city is more likely to go to bat for “it’s own” kids and teachers.

Combining or downsizing school districts means fewer Superintendants of Schools, Asst’s. of same-saving millions of dollars for music, art and the Three R’s. Combining Cupertino’s own kids into our own unified (just one for all) elementary, Jr./Middle, and High School(s) at the very least deserves serious thought, consideration and dialogue, with open minds.

Support may come easier if residents feel pride in “ownership,” as in-these schools are OUR schools!!!