In the campaign to persuade Kettering voters to approve a new 6.9 mill property tax for Kettering Schools, I received six pieces of literature through the mail urging a “Yes” vote — all of impressive professional quality. I’m on the list to receive all of the information sent to board members. Most Kettering voters did not receive all six pieces of literature, but were targeted with specific literature according to a marketing strategy based on voter demographics. This was an expensive campaign. As of early April, almost $19,000 was spent by the Political Action Committee, “Citizens for Kettering Schools.” The levy request failed, but received 48% “Yes” votes. A new levy campaign is planned for November.
- The Blue Ribbon Report (Sent to all Kettering households and paid for with District funds, not PAC funds.)
- Letter from former school superintendents Jim Trent and Chet Rousch (Mr Trent is the current school board president.)
- A three fold flyer
- A testimonial from Kettering parents Mike and Victoria Delman
- A testimonial from Kettering parents Sondra and Harry Vearn
- A letter from Oakview School Elementary Principal, Margaret Engelhard
Written by Mike Bock
