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From the Hawkeye CC Board of Trustees

To the Editor –

The Board of Trustees of Hawkeye Community College would like to extend a sincere thank you to the voters and taxpayers of our communities for their past support of the College.

As Trustees of Hawkeye, we view ourselves as public servants who are working to improve our communities and the quality of life for all ages. In addition, we are committed to ensuring the public’s investment in Hawkeye Community College is protected for many years to come.

In 2003, voters in Hawkeye’s service region overwhelmingly approved a bond referendum to help the College fund a ten-year facilities plan. The passage of the bond issue came at a pivotal time in Hawkeye’s history. The measure not only preserved the public’s investment in Hawkeye, it also allowed the College to continue to provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for students and training for business/industry.

With the recent completion of the 2003 bond projects, the College launched a comprehensive planning process to plan for the next decade. The new master facility plan was developed based on feedback from the businesses and communities served by the College, as well as faculty, students, and staff. It also took into consideration long-range employment and workforce trends in our region.

Highlights of the critical needs identified included: additional programs and services for adult students; expanded capacity in high-demand fields such as healthcare; and additional career academies in conjunction with area high schools. As a result, Hawkeye is proposing a three phase plan to expand its programs and services including a new adult education center that would replace the Metro and Martin Luther King Jr. Centers.

After careful review of the plan, we voted unanimously as a board to allow Hawkeye to proceed with a $25 million bond proposal by setting a special election date of Tuesday, February 3. Since an existing levy is ending, this measure will not result in an increase in Hawkeye’s overall property tax rate.

In summary, we believe Hawkeye’s plan should be given full consideration by voters. We would like to encourage all voters to make their feelings known by casting their ballots on Tuesday, February 3.

Thank you for the honor of representing you on Hawkeye’s Board of Trustees.

Casey P. McLaughlin, (Chair) Waterloo, Iowa

Jay A. Nardini, (Vice Chair) Waterloo, Iowa

Teresa L. Meyer

Waverly, Iowa

Ronald R McGregor

Nashua, Iowa

John F. Schuller

Grundy Center, Iowa

Gene E. Ficken

Independence, Iowa

Bruce R. Clark

Waterloo, Iowa

Joan Webster-Vore

Hudson, Iowa

David P. Krejchi

Cedar Falls, Iowa

From the Hawkeye CC Board of Trustees

To the Editor –

The Board of Trustees of Hawkeye Community College would like to extend a sincere thank you to the voters and taxpayers of our communities for their past support of the College.

As Trustees of Hawkeye, we view ourselves as public servants who are working to improve our communities and the quality of life for all ages. In addition, we are committed to ensuring the public’s investment in Hawkeye Community College is protected for many years to come.

In 2003, voters in Hawkeye’s service region overwhelmingly approved a bond referendum to help the College fund a ten-year facilities plan. The passage of the bond issue came at a pivotal time in Hawkeye’s history. The measure not only preserved the public’s investment in Hawkeye, it also allowed the College to continue to provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for students and training for business/industry.

With the recent completion of the 2003 bond projects, the College launched a comprehensive planning process to plan for the next decade. The new master facility plan was developed based on feedback from the businesses and communities served by the College, as well as faculty, students, and staff. It also took into consideration long-range employment and workforce trends in our region.

Highlights of the critical needs identified included: additional programs and services for adult students; expanded capacity in high-demand fields such as healthcare; and additional career academies in conjunction with area high schools. As a result, Hawkeye is proposing a three phase plan to expand its programs and services including a new adult education center that would replace the Metro and Martin Luther King Jr. Centers.

After careful review of the plan, we voted unanimously as a board to allow Hawkeye to proceed with a $25 million bond proposal by setting a special election date of Tuesday, February 3. Since an existing levy is ending, this measure will not result in an increase in Hawkeye’s overall property tax rate.

In summary, we believe Hawkeye’s plan should be given full consideration by voters. We would like to encourage all voters to make their feelings known by casting their ballots on Tuesday, February 3.

Thank you for the honor of representing you on Hawkeye’s Board of Trustees.

Casey P. McLaughlin, (Chair) Waterloo, Iowa

Jay A. Nardini, (Vice Chair) Waterloo, Iowa

Teresa L. Meyer

Waverly, Iowa

Ronald R McGregor

Nashua, Iowa

John F. Schuller

Grundy Center, Iowa

Gene E. Ficken

Independence, Iowa

Bruce R. Clark

Waterloo, Iowa

Joan Webster-Vore

Hudson, Iowa

David P. Krejchi

Cedar Falls, Iowa