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Superintendent reports LED lighting, safety checks, water testing and $40,000 Farm-to-School grant
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Dana Geaslin reported on recent safety upgrades after vandalism, planned water testing and installation of water-filling stations, and a Washington State Department of Agriculture Farm-to-School Purchasing Grant of about $40,000 awarded to the district.
At the Sept. 24 Granite Falls School District board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Dana Geaslin briefed the board on safety and facilities work following recent vandalism, the district's water-testing schedule and progress installing filtered water-filling stations, and a new Farm-to-School Purchasing Grant awarded to the district.
Dr. Geaslin said the district installed new LED lighting at the bus barn as a safety deterrent after an incident of vandalism and theft. "It's safe to have better lighting," Dr. Geaslin said, explaining that improved lighting helps drivers arriving before daylight and can deter unauthorized entry. She said staff will assess lighting at other school parking lots and review camera coverage to identify blind spots.
The superintendent reported that Snohomish County Health conducted its regular two-year school safety inspection at Crossroads that day. The inspections examine items including hot water temperatures, lighting levels, ventilation, chemical storage and seismic securing of furniture; any findings must be corrected and documented.
Dr. Geaslin described work to expand filtered water-filling stations across district buildings and scheduled plumbing work over the next four Saturdays to complete installations at elementary schools. She also said the district will perform required water testing for lead and other contaminants; the high school alone will have 71 sampling points identified for testing.
The board noted the district received a Washington State Department of Agriculture Farm-to-School Purchasing Grant applied for by the district's nutrition services staff; the superintendent said the grant is "a significant amount of money" split over two years, approximately $40,000, to bring Washington-grown, minimally processed foods into school cafeterias.
Board members thanked staff for the work. Director Kincaid praised Paris for service to the district; the superintendent and other directors echoed appreciation. The meeting record also notes planned student-led events, including a candidate forum on Oct. 28 run by student representatives.
The items reported were informational; the transcript records no formal motions or binding directives arising from this portion of the meeting.
