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16 <br /> 1 The fact that we are losing talented teachers to other states and other professions is very real. <br /> 2 Two of my daughter's middle school teachers (Great teachers!) have left during this school year. <br /> 3 If we continue to chip away at teacher support as we add more responsibilities (and more <br /> 4 testing) and freeze their salaries, we can't expect any different results. We hire quality teachers <br /> 5 not martyrs, not superheroes, not dummies. <br /> 6 I know that you have been very supportive of education, and I am proud of our reputation of <br /> 7 having some of the best schools in the State. Our great schools have drawn many people and <br /> 8 businesses to this area, but we can't continue these cuts year after year without them having an <br /> 9 impact. I really believe we are at a tipping point, and that we have to find a way to fully fund our <br /> 10 schools. <br /> 11 I know that you are faced with many tough budget decisions, and I appreciate your service to <br /> 12 our community! I know that much of this issue stems from decisions made by our legislature <br /> 13 and cuts to education made at the State level. Be assured, I am contacting my elected State <br /> 14 officials with my concerns as well. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Thanks for your consideration. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 Respectfully, <br /> 19 Melissa Maloney <br /> 20 <br /> 21 <br /> 22 From: Andrea Richardson <br /> 23 Phone Number: 919-537-8432 <br /> 24 Message: <br /> 25 To the County Commissioners <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Please commit to education in North Carolina! <br /> 28 This is the most important issue and it is up to you to act. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 The future of North Carolina depends on our children. Without a solid education our children will <br /> 31 face a bleak future where they cannot successfully compete for jobs and the welfare of our <br /> 32 population will be in peril. My husband and I are both scientists, we live in the Chapel Hill <br /> 33 Carrboro School district, and we cherish our children's education. This last year we were thrilled <br /> 34 that our eldest son has become very motivated to excel in school and it's due in large part to his <br /> 35 wonderful 5th grade teacher, Kalie Norton. She is bright and dedicated and has fully engaged all <br /> 36 the children in her class. We was such a refreshing change after having seen our son struggle <br /> 37 with less than stellar teachers who only go through the motions without passion or joy. You see, <br /> 38 while we currently have some fantastic and talented teachers we do have some lackluster <br /> 39 teachers. Students with poor teachers suffer because they lose interest in school resulting in <br /> 40 almost certain academic failure. ! <br /> 41 We cannot afford to lose our great teachers. Ms. Norton's job is so vital to our son's future as <br /> 42 well as the state's future. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 If we suffer more budget cuts we will lose our most talented and vital teachers, like Ms. Norton. <br /> 45 As the best teachers leave so will the families. North Carolina will suffer a brain drain. Ignoring <br /> 46 our children's education by implementing shortsighted budget cuts will have lasting harmful <br /> 47 consequences. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 In closing, we appreciate your public service during such a tough fiscal time. Please prioritize <br /> 50 education by raising teacher pay to the national average and fully fund our schools budget <br /> 51 request! <br />