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Kelso School District seeks $40,800 from county to sustain expanded McKinney-Vento liaison
Summary
Kelso School District superintendent Marybeth Tacken asked Cowlitz County commissioners to consider an annual $40,800 contribution to sustain an expanded McKinney-Vento liaison that supports housing stability for students; county staff will work on contract language and return a draft to the board.
Kelso School District leaders presented a request to the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners for a $40,800 annual contribution to sustain an expanded McKinney-Vento liaison position that provides housing-stability support for students and families. Superintendent Marybeth Tacken and Student Services Director Gunnar Gethormsson described the program's services, outcomes and partnerships during a 10 a.m. work session.
Tacken said Kelso has prioritized the McKinney-Vento liaison role and credited it with strong graduation outcomes…
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