Today was a great day for Star as we celebrated the ribbon cutting for Independence Elementary School!
This beautiful new school shows what we can accomplish when we invest in Idaho students while remaining responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. Thanks to funding from the State of Idaho, Independence Elementary was built without relying on local property taxes or requiring a property tax increase to fund its construction.
That means more classrooms for a growing community without placing the cost of building the school on local property taxpayers.
Congratulations to the West Ada School District and everyone who worked to make this project a reality. A special congratulations to Principal Jeff Christopherson, who I know will do an outstanding job leading Independence Elementary and building a school where students, teachers, and families can thrive.
Congratulations to the students, staff, families, and the entire Star community on this exciting new chapter. Here’s to many years of learning, growth, and success at Independence Elementary!