A private high school operating in a small community is having difficulties making a 50% increase on staff salaries due to inadequate resources.

A private high school operating in a small community is having difficulties making a 50% increase on staff salaries due to inadequate resources. They are now turning to the Ministry of education for financial support to cover the increase. The support could also be in the form of subvention or grant in aid. How can you convince the minister of education in a letter to come to the schools aid?