http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/402190/What-will-you-be-voting-on-Prop-A I hope you will allow me to call to the attention of your readers the fact that the sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet we received with the Official Ballot regarding Proposition A, is very misleading. The pamphlet states on p. 4, that Proposition A would among other points: "MAINTAIN after-school programs like STRETCH and DASH that keep kids away from drugs, gangs and crime." Several weeks ago, the city of Chula Vista officially handed over the running of the after school programs in the 33 elementary schools where DASH and STRETCH is operating today to the YMCA as of the new school year starting in July. Nancy Kerwin, the Executive Director of Student, Family, and Community Services and Support, called me before the March 10th district meeting and told me that even if Prop. A passed, it wouldn't be nearly enough to save DASH and STRETCH. In fact, the money first goes into the general fund and is then dispersed down the totem pole. Read more at www.StretchDash.com GreatSchools en-us NonComplacent Good call on the PTA. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/402190/What-will-you-be-voting-on-Prop-A?cpage=1#comment_402274 5100.402274 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:24:01 -0700 MagnetMom Hi Anon,Unfortunately as a nationwide community, it can be pretty tough to find people from your specific area. I try to keep tabs on the folks in SoCal, and sadly ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/402190/What-will-you-be-voting-on-Prop-A?cpage=1#comment_402195 5100.402195 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:59:09 -0700