By Bonnie and Matt Seeberger
We are very happy to support Karlo Silbiger for re-election on Tuesday to the School Board.
As parents who have been very active in Culver City over the past 12 years, we have had a chance to work with Mr. Silbiger and get to know him.
We understand what a great resource he is for our community. He is a Culver City local who grew up here and attended Culver City schools. He went on to obtain a Harvard education, and become a teacher himself. His return to Culver City is our community’s great fortune. He cares deeply about our schools and our city. Mr. Silbiger works tirelessly to maintain and improve our schools and our community.
Two successful causes he has championed for our School District are the solar initiative, which is expected to generate $8.5 million for our District’s General Fund without raising taxes, and our music and arts programs.
In tough financial times, music and art always seem to be in jeopardy of being cut. Yet, studies show how critical these programs are in developing students’ minds, how much better students succeed when they are exposed to music and art. In 2011, Mr. Silbiger was the only School Board member to vote against eliminating one of our four District-wide music teachers.
Fortunately, due to his continued support and insistence, the position was restored this year and we again have a thriving music program in our Middle School.
As parents, we understand that what really makes our schools great are our wonderful teachers. It is important to us that Mr. Silbiger has the backing in this school board election of the Culver City Federation of Teachers.
We feel lucky to be residents of Culver City, a community where people care about our schools, our city, and each other. Good luck to all of the candidates, and see you at the polls on Tuesday.
Bonnie and Matt Seeberger may be contacted at Seebergers4@sbcglobal.net
