From: "Marshall, Thomas" <TMarshall@cbmove.com>

To: <fabermail@fastmail.fm>

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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