From: "Marshall, Thomas" <[email protected]>

To: <[email protected]>

Subject: LCCSS Questionnaire

Date: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:43 AM

Dear Gina:

As you may know, I am a candidate for a seat on the Loudoun County School Board from the Leesburg District.� I received your questionnaire, and frankly, I don't think I understand the cost ramifications of the various proposals contained within, which makes it difficult for me to respond.� I did not look at all the sources, suggested, as I suspect they already have a point-of-view that whatever the cost, the goal is worth the expense.� Let me just say, however, I am open to the concept of "green schools" and don't oppose it in the principle.� I just don't feel I have heard enough regarding costs.�

LCPS has increasing costs to contend with in the construction of new schools and the associated expenses to support those schools.� My focus has to be there, and additionally, I want teacher salaries to remain competitive and I want financial incentives available to retain good teachers,� through the development of plans for a supplemental retirement system, and help with affordable housing.�

I did hear a presentation on the environmentally sensitive area on which the new Leesburg HS will be built, on North King Street.� I do support those efforts to protect the trout streams and the educational opportunities afforded high school students to study ecology in their "back yard".�

�

Tom Marshall, Candidate

LCPS School Board - Leesburg

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