For the Reporter
The Kent School District Board of Directors approved a resolution directing the state Legislature to fully fund public education.
The resolution expresses the board’s support for the unanimous decision by the Washington State Supreme Court on McCleary v. State, which states that the state Legislature has not fulfilled its obligation to fully fund public education, but instead has relied on local levy dollars to pay certificated and classified employee salaries and benefits.
“The Legislature has mandated numerous changes in standards, assessments, and teacher/principal evaluations, while eliminating critical funding for professional development to adequately implement these changes,” according to the resolution.
The board unanimously approved the resolution at its June 10 meeting.
Elsewhere
Kent’s Christopher Rumble was named to the dean’s List at Canisius College (Buffalo, N.Y.) for the spring semester. Rumble is a senior communication studies major. …
William Richmond, a Kentwood High School grad, accepted his mathematical economics degree from Colorado College’s May 18 commencement ceremony. …
Kent’s Jennifer Conner, a student at Seattle University, was among five winners of A Place for Mom’s annual college scholarship contest. APFM, one of the nation’s largest senior living referral services, launched its Senior Care Innovation Scholarship program in 2013 to encourage student interest in the senior living field. Conner received a $1,000 scholarship toward her studies.
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