Principals report to the board

The La Conner School Board accepted a donation of 900 COVID-19 rapid tests from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community valued at $7,000 at its Feb. 28 meeting.

“This is a huge deal,” Board President Susie Deyo said. “We really want to thank the Swinomish Tribal Community for this donation.”

During surges in positive cases earlier in the school year, athletes had to be tested several times weekly.

The board voted 4-0 to accept the donation, with member J.J. Wilbur abstaining as he serves on the Swinomish Tribal Senate.

Elementary School Principal Heather Fakkema-Hovde discussed activities and as...