Students press district for transparency as board details safety‑work and training partnerships

Students and student leaders used the board meeting to summarize recent work amplifying student voices after allegations involving a teacher, while district leaders described concrete next steps on safety, reporting and training.

Student radio and newspaper contributors said they produced multiple pieces: a facts‑based article and opinion coverage, and a radio series aimed at sharing student perspectives and prompting administrative transparency. “Our goal was to spread student voices, the raw thoughts on this issue, and gain insight into the topics of grooming and what our administration is doing from trusted adults at our school,” one student said.

Superintendent and staff outlined system‑level responses: a revamped flowchart to clarify reporting pathways (child protective services, police, internal investigations), enhanced tracking of reports across administrators, and additional administrator training in partnership with Presidium and Washington State Risk Management. The district said it is working with external partners, including the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center and UW Harborview experts, and has engaged Lisa Brown (former federal education official) for consultation.

The district plans parent education events and a public FAQ page. Staff emphasized prevention, training, and community engagement rather than immediate policy changes. The board did not take disciplinary actions during the meeting; rather, members expressed support for continued student engagement and for making reporting and response processes clearer.