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Mr. Wagner asked to have his Prop U comments be recorded. “To frame <br />Prop U in this Resolution as between those who seek quality education in <br />U City and those that don’t is, of course ludicrous. We all on this Council <br />want an outstanding, successful School District in our City. That’s one of <br />the fundamental priorities of any municipal government. But the belief that <br />to have an exceptional, highly regarded School District requires new <br />school buildings is unsupported by data and history. There are cities in St. <br />Louis County that are acknowledged as top notch School Districts that <br />haven’t resorted to a spending spree for new buildings. On the other <br />hand, there are School Districts in Missouri that have spent millions on <br />new buildings that have been unaccredited. There is, undeniably, a weak <br />correlation between new buildings and educational excellence, and to <br />frame Prop U as the only path to quality education in U.City defies <br />credulity.” <br />Mr. Crow supported Prop U. He felt that in the fifteen years he lived in <br />University City, this was the first time the school district held community <br />engagement process meetings in which they asked for every one’s <br />opinions. The final process concluded with four goals: improve student <br />achievement, improve facilities strengthen finances and improve family <br />and community involvement. Mr. Crow said the Prop U is not just about <br />buildings but also is concerned with student achievement. He feels it is <br />time to make an appropriate investment in your children, your future and <br />your community. <br />Mr. Sharpe supported Prop U as he supports anything that is proven to be <br />beneficial for the children. He stated that the only thing constant in this life <br />is change and if we are not in the changing mode as far as our children <br />are concern then we are losing the race. <br />Mayor Adams support Prop U and supports education with a good <br />environment. <br />Mr. Crow seconded Mr. Price’s motion and was approved by the majority <br />with two Nay votes from Mr. Wagner and Mr. Glickert. <br />COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />Mr. Glickert asked the school district representatives present to have a school <br />representative sit with the Council next year. <br />Joyce Pumm, <br />City Clerk <br /> <br />