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# More thanks for school funding
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/more-thanks-for-school-funding-editor/
- Published: 2003-12-01T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T03:17:14.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Malibu, #archive-import

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. As a society, we have collectively decided to take the time to express gratitude for what we have. It’s an opportunity to give thanks for some of the things that we hold dear: Our family, our health, our community.

As a parent I am grateful that I live in a community that believes that creating a better future for our children is important and where education is the No. 1 priority. Last year at this time, our school district was contemplating the layoffs of teachers and other staff, increasing class size and reducing valuable programs. I want to thank the citizens of Santa Monica and Malibu for not allowing this to happen. Our communities spoke with one voice and passed Measure S. This measure brought critical funding to our schools. The councils of Santa Monica and Malibu also increased their contributions. These actions ensured that our children continue to receive the excellent education they deserve.

Thank you all for continuing to lay the foundation and taking the steps necessary that will improve the lives of our children. An educated society is a strong one.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 1, 2003.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/120103.pdf?ref=smdp.com)