Are You Ready to Vote YES on the Cleveland High School Modernization Project?

This May you will see a bond measure on your ballot to fund a complete modernization of Cleveland High School.   Since funding to modernize Cleveland and Ida B Wells was not included in the 2020 bond measure, this upcoming bond is essential for equitable modernization of all PPS high schools. Cleveland is one of the last schools PPS promised to structurally overhaul over a decade ago.  Cleveland’s modernization will provide a safe, secure technologically relevant and climate friendly school for our 21st century children.  If we pass this bond measure, Cleveland will welcome its first class to a NEW school in 2028.  That means Duniway’s 5th graders will have a new high school to learn, explore, engage and thrive.

What is included in the May bond measure?

• New Cleveland High School on the existing school footprint
• Modernization of Ida B. Wells High School 
• Completion of Jefferson High School
• Improved PPS athletic facilities
• Athletic hub at Marshall High School
• Upgrades for elementary and middle schools

 Here’s how you can help:  

• INFORM your community about the bond measure and what it means for our children and our community.  Strong schools are community anchors for families, businesses and community engagement.  Strong communities further support our children.

• ENCOURAGE your community to vote YES on the bond measure.

• REMIND them that voting YES will NOT increase their property tax rate.  It will renew the current tax rate for the next eight years.

• ENGAGE and revisit these conversations over the 2 - 3 months. 

• VOTE YES in May!

Can’t get to this right now?  Don’t worry, we will help by sending frequent reminders in the coming months.

In solidarity for our children and our schools,

Your Duniway Advocacy Committee