Having been a teacher in the Prosser School District for the past eight years, it has been an honor to work with your students in the classroom and extra-curricular activities. Let's make sure they have the tools to be as successful as possible.

Instruction materials are essential to a quality education. Effective instruction is largely due to the availability of up-to-date books, desks, paper, writing materials, comfortable and well lit classrooms. With the state legislature reducing funds necessary for instructional tools, we the local citizens of our community must rally behind our future leaders, the students.

The levy tax for 2013-14 is estimated to maintain the same level it currently is. That's good news in today's economy! Without increasing taxes for the next two years, this year's maintenance and operation levy will provide our students with the necessary environment and materials to excel.

Educating our young students is our hope for the future. Vote yes for the students on Feb. 14.

Rich Korb, Prosser