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School‑board candidates back universal public education, call for more parent engagement and clearer budget transparency
Summary
Mount Vernon School District board candidates at a League of Women Voters forum supported state law providing education regardless of immigration status, proposed goals for the superintendent (literacy/dual‑language and graduation rate improvements), and suggested more transparent, accessible communication about levy and tax dollars.
Candidates for Mount Vernon School District board seats affirmed support for Washington law requiring public education for all children in the state, discussed proposed priorities for the superintendent and recommended steps to increase transparency and public engagement.
All candidates who responded said they support the state mandate to provide education to children regardless of immigration or citizenship status. James Stewart called education “foundational” and urged universal access.…
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