Submitted by the San Juan Island School District

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the San Juan Island School District School Board met at 3 p.m. for a workshop to review the levy fact sheet in preparation for informational presentations to service clubs. These details also be shared with community stakeholders and community groups in the upcoming weeks.

A question was raised concerning responding to letters to the board. The board takes all input seriously and makes decisions that are most beneficial to the entire district.

The regularly scheduled 5 p.m. school board meeting, held the same day in the middle school commons, was very short and sweet. The highlight was the sixth grade team of teachers sharing how well the transition to the middle school has gone. Several letters from students were read by the teachers which demonstrated how wholeheartedly the students have embraced their new school home. The enthusiasm of the teachers also corroborated the success of the move.

On Thursday, March 15, the board met for a community workshop on the school budget, legislative changes and levy information. Board Chairman Ralph Hahn, Superintendent Danna Diaz, and Business Manager Jose Domenech each participated in presenting information. Board Chair Hahn indicated that there would be another community budget meeting later in the spring, once additional fiscal information is available.