To the Editor: Support better schools for our youth

As a parent in the Shoreline District, it has been brought to my attention that the dove-tailing of the Shoreline Museum might prioritize itself over this district's young adult education by denouncing the upcoming school bond this February.

How can this building be more important than our children’s education?

Solutions already presented: Incorporate the building with Shorewood students and the Museum (current concept); move the building to another lot; trade the building for other property adjacent; relocate the Museum (not building) to another location and use historic building for students wholly.

All of these solutions save the building. It was originally a school house. What better purpose then to continue its true purpose? Education over artifacts. Perfect!

I truly honor our history. However, hindering our youth and their futures, seems unnecessary. I urge you to consider and support any of the above alternatives for the Shoreline Historical Museum, and support better schools for our youth.

Two-and-one-half years have brought this current bond plan to its culmination. It has been well advertised. It brings jobs; builds esteem for teachers, students and community; educates young adults! We can build better schools. Please support this bond.

The $35 million in matching state funds are needed this year, and (my understanding) will not be there next year. Now is the opportunity. Please support education.

Diane Pickrel
Shoreline