Started by Jenny Poole
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
4
Lopez Rec: A Vote for Lopez Youth
Oct 28, 2025
Lopez Rec: A Vote for Lopez Youth
Let’s be clear about what’s truly at stake - our kids. Lopez Rec isn’t just a good idea, it’s a necessity if we want to give our youth the opportunities, support, and sense of belonging they deserve.
Our school is struggling. The funding crisis is real, and it’s not going away on its own. After years of watching the budget tighten and programs disappear, I know this moment calls for action - for real, lasting solutions that keep our school strong and our kids thriving at the heart of our community.
When Island Rec on San Juan began funding school sports in 2010 - the same year my youngest daughter was born - I saw what a difference it made. If Lopez had created that kind of solution back then, her experience with sports and school could have been more stable, more joyful, more connected. We can’t go back, but we can make sure the next generation doesn’t face the same gaps. Now is our time to act - to use the power of our vote to stand up for Lopez youth.
When the Family Resource Center asked that Lopez Rec expand its vision to include after-school care and summer programs, my answer was immediate: yes, absolutely. Making sure our kids have safe, reliable care when parents are working and school’s not in session isn’t extra - it’s essential. It’s how we support our working families and nurture the next generation of Lopezians, grounded and growing in community.
Now is the time for all of us - neighbors, parents, grandparents, teachers, friends - to join hands and say: yes, we’ve got you. Our youth are counting on us, and your vote matters.
Let’s be clear about what’s truly at stake - our kids. Lopez Rec isn’t just a good idea, it’s a necessity if we want to give our youth the opportunities, support, and sense of belonging they deserve.
Our school is struggling. The funding crisis is real, and it’s not going away on its own. After years of watching the budget tighten and programs disappear, I know this moment calls for action - for real, lasting solutions that keep our school strong and our kids thriving at the heart of our community.
When Island Rec on San Juan began funding school sports in 2010 - the same year my youngest daughter was born - I saw what a difference it made. If Lopez had created that kind of solution back then, her experience with sports and school could have been more stable, more joyful, more connected. We can’t go back, but we can make sure the next generation doesn’t face the same gaps. Now is our time to act - to use the power of our vote to stand up for Lopez youth.
When the Family Resource Center asked that Lopez Rec expand its vision to include after-school care and summer programs, my answer was immediate: yes, absolutely. Making sure our kids have safe, reliable care when parents are working and school’s not in session isn’t extra - it’s essential. It’s how we support our working families and nurture the next generation of Lopezians, grounded and growing in community.
Now is the time for all of us - neighbors, parents, grandparents, teachers, friends - to join hands and say: yes, we’ve got you. Our youth are counting on us, and your vote matters.
Comment by Heike And Terry
Nov 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
4
Because the $500K placeholder is added to both revenue and purchased services, it zeroes out, which therefore STILL results in ***more than the entire revenue increase going towards Purchased services and supplies (PS&S).***
(Deducting $500K, re ... Read All
(Deducting $500K, re ... Read All
Comment by Brady Smith
Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
1
Heike and Terry,
I posted a budget update on the LopezRocks Message Board. I believe you’ll find answers to your questions and to other school budget questions there.
Brady
I posted a budget update on the LopezRocks Message Board. I believe you’ll find answers to your questions and to other school budget questions there.
Brady
Comment by Heike And Terry
Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
9
School Revenue increased 2023/24 to 2025/26 by $807K. Purchased Services and Supplies expenditures increased by $825K.
Jenny, do you know why more than the entire revenue increase goes to the two budget bucket items of Purchased Services and S ... Read All
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Comment by Heike And Terry
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
11
The current general fund budget has a capacity of $500K (see Budget Adoption Hearing 7/30/25). The budget item “Purchased Services” increased by 60% ($618K) since the end of 2023/24 school yr, and “Supplies” increased by 65% ($207K) - see recently posted 2025/26 full budget.
Jenny, could you elaborate on these numbers vi ... Read All
Jenny, could you elaborate on these numbers vi ... Read All