La Conner School Board stresses equity, anti-bullying policies

Honesty is always the best policy, though two others that figure prominently with La Conner school officials aren’t far behind.

School board members have for the past year championed the crafting and adoption of a district equity policy and at their Oct. 25 hybrid monthly meeting also took initial steps toward beefing up an existing anti-bullying measure.

“I am so ready!” board member Amanda Bourgeois exclaimed as the panel inched ever closer to approving the long-sought district equity guidelines.

The board in recent months has held detailed discussions related to student equity issues, studi...