I’m voting a "yes" vote on the Nov. 8 school referendum. Why? Because I’m proud of our schools! Because we’ve had an excellent school system well managed, and we must consider our future children’s needs as well as those currently in school. Our family has always prized education — our three have teaching degrees, and without a doubt we can give a lot of credit to our Luverne schools for a great foundation.I’m aware of the increase in property tax; escalating operating costs, on and on the negative news continues. But on the positive side, to be in a community with highly rated schools is something worth bragging about, whether it’s sports, speech, drama, music, whatever!Rosa Tofteland JohnsonLuverne