Local election results disrupt status quo
By Theresa Van, Lifestyle Editor
November 29, 2019
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Washington State General Election was held. The most important effect for the Edmonds School District was the election of three School Board members. Carin Chase and Gary Noble both won re-election, and Nancy Katims was elected to the position vacated by board president Diana White....
District mulls cutting teachers as budget deficit looms
By Nolan DeGarlais, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2019
The Edmonds School District, facing a $17.7 million budget deficit in the 2019-2020 school year, announced that staffing cuts must be made to balance the budget. Under the plan adopted by the ESD Board of Directors during a May 8 meeting, 43 full-time district employees will face termination. Teachers...
Edmonds School Board discusses vending machine revenue decrease, possible solutions
By Stephi Smith, Executive Editor
May 25, 2016
On May 24, the Edmonds School District (ESD) School Board members discussed vending machine revenue and funding with MTHS students inputting their own opinions. Vending machines were brought up at during Executive Director of Business and Operations Stewart Mhyre’s regular report. Athletics director...
School Board proposes alternative to “Becca Bill,” discusses McCleary Decision
By Stephi Smith, Executive Editor
January 26, 2016
Earlier this evening, beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Edmonds School District (ESD) School Board elected the new School Board officers for 2016, discussed an alternative to lowering the amount of truant students and the recent McCleary case. The new ESD School Board President, Susan Phillips, Vice Preside...