School consolidations on table in wake of Marysville SD financial woes

MARYSVILLE—On Behalf of the Board, Acting President for the Marysville School District, Connor Krebbs in a press release, is urging “families, staff, and community members to come together to support students” in wake of Washington State Auditor’s recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “For far too long, Washington State has overburdened school […]

Marysville School District crisis ‘extremely urgent,’ audit finds, investigation underway

MARYSVILLE—The Marysville School District took another hit this week after the Washington State Auditor released its recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “I must stress that it is a rare and alarming audit result,” wrote State Auditor Pat McCarthy. The report, released August 5, found that the district “could […]

Liias’ inclusive LGBTQ+ learning bill signed into law

OLYMPIA—Legislation to ensure the stories of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians are taught in schools was signed into law Monday, March 18, by Governor Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), requires school districts to adopt curriculum that covers inclusive, age-appropriate materials that tell the histories, contributions and perspectives of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians.  “The contributions […]