As we finally head back to school, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with those members of the OCS family who are still without power. Please do not hesitate to contact the Central Office or school to let us know how we might be of service to you and your family. We are eager to provide assistance and support in any way possible. May God bless you and share with you an abundance of grace and fortitude.
Last January I wrote a Director's Corner concerning the need to contact our state legislators concerning funding for the Transportation Subsidy. I thank you for taking action. At the Faithful Citizen Forum held on January 24th at St. Pius X attended by Senator Boswell, Representative Thompson, Representative Glenn, and Representative Dorsey we were informed that the many comments they heard from you concerning this issue were important and positive. It helped them frame their opinion based on the insight of their constituents.
The time has come again to communicate with our legislators concerning this important issue. The Catholic Conference of Kentucky (CCK) is urgently asking that each OCS teacher and parent contact their legislators so that this important benefit is not reduced or lost in the budget negotiations. We certainly heard at the Faithful Citizen Forum that all is on the table. I certainly left concerned about the fate of the Transportation Subsidy as the General Assembly attempts to balance the budget. Here is a link to the
CCK website.
Please click on the TAKE ACTION button on the right side of the page.
Click on the TAKE ACTION button concerning the transportation issue.
Use the page that opens to share your message of support for the Transportation Subsidy. Please note that your message will only be sent to your particular Senator and Representative. The message provided by CCK can be edited so that a more personal message can be inserted.
It is important for you know that Senator Boswell, Representative Thompson, and Representative Glenn all stated their public support of the Transportation Subsidy. I suggest in writing to these legislators that we thank them for their support and encourage them to work with their colleagues on this issue. The following has been suggested as some wording to add to the beginning of the CCK message:
Dear Senator/Representative, Thank you for your support of safe transportation of non-public school students. It is very much appreciated. I respectfully request that you communicate that support to other legislators so that funding for this program is not cut during the 2009 session of the General Assembly. Our local legislators understand the many benefits that strong Catholic Schools bring to our community, and it is very important that all Kentucky legislators hear that message. For those of you who are more comfortable placing a call or sending a personal email, please find
attached a link below to the contact information for all legislators from Northwest Kentucky.
I thank you in advance for your positive and urgent response to this request for action. I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission to provide excellence in faith formation and academics in a Christ-centered environment.
As always, your comments and insights are important to me. I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at
ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org.
God's Peace!
Ken R. RaspOCS Director
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