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  • The Tri-City Herald recently endorsed charter school legislation in Washington then invited readers to offer their opinions.  The editorial and selected responses are linked below. The Herald editorial: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/17/1790103/its-time-to-take-a-look-at-charter.html  Bob Valiant: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795533/fast-focus-meet-the-lemmings.html  Kathy White:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795526/fast-focus-we-dont-need-charter.html Greg Fancher:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795534/fast-focus-look-beyond-propaganda.html  William Pennell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795525/fast-focus-not-the-answer.html  Daniel Bell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795538/fast-focus-giving-charters-low.html Sandra Smith: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795537/fast-focus-different-learning.html Judy Golberg: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795536/fast-focus-no-to-charter-schools.html  

    Charter School Debate in Tri-Cities

    Posted on January 24, 2012 | 4 Comments
    The Tri-City Herald recently endorsed charter school legislation in Washington then invited readers to offer their opinions.  The editorial and selected responses are linked below. The Herald editorial: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/17/1790103/its-time-to-take-a-look-at-charter.html  Bob Valiant: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795533/fast-focus-meet-the-lemmings.html  Kathy White:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795526/fast-focus-we-dont-need-charter.html Greg Fancher:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795534/fast-focus-look-beyond-propaganda.html  William Pennell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795525/fast-focus-not-the-answer.html  Daniel Bell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795538/fast-focus-giving-charters-low.html Sandra Smith: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795537/fast-focus-different-learning.html Judy Golberg: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795536/fast-focus-no-to-charter-schools.html  

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  • We are happy to welcome former KSD Board member, Kathy  White, as a regular correspondent on KSD Citizens.  She will be reporting on Board meetings and will provide features from time to time.  As a former Board member, Kathy brings insight into the inner workings of the Board and has become an expert, through training provided by the Washington School Directors, on the proper role of Board members.

    New Correspondent: Kathy White

    Posted on January 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
    We are happy to welcome former KSD Board member, Kathy  White, as a regular correspondent on KSD Citizens.  She will be reporting on Board meetings and will provide features from time to time.  As a former Board member, Kathy brings insight into the inner workings of the Board and has become an expert, through training provided by the Washington School Directors, on the proper role of Board members.

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  • Kathy White, running for re-election to Kennewick School Board position 3, has been endorsed by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

    Kathy White Receives AAUW Endorsement

    Posted on October 26, 2011 | No Comments
    Kathy White, running for re-election to Kennewick School Board position 3, has been endorsed by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

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  • Kathy White, running for re-election to Kennewick School Board position 3, has been endorsed by the Kennewick Education Association (KEA) according to KEA president Teri Staudinger.  White met recently with local association members to discuss issues important to Kennewick school employees and students.  White is authorized to use KEA’s name in campaign materials and will receive a donation from WEA-PAC funds.  

    Kathy White Receives Kennewick Education Association Endorsement

    Posted on September 29, 2011 | No Comments
    Kathy White, running for re-election to Kennewick School Board position 3, has been endorsed by the Kennewick Education Association (KEA) according to KEA president Teri Staudinger.  White met recently with local association members to discuss issues important to Kennewick school employees and students.  White is authorized to use KEA’s name in campaign materials and will receive a donation from WEA-PAC funds.  

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  • The editorial board of the Tri-City Herald has spoken about the recent decision of the Kennewick School Board to support equal access by all student clubs.  We must remember this was a 3 to 2 decision opposed by board members Lynn Fielding and Dawn Adams.  Credit must be given to Wendy London, Kathy White and Heather Kintzley for promoting student safety and adherence to law. Kennewick navigates in controversial waters It always leaves us scratching our collective heads just a little when agencies invest more time and/or money in debating the law than complying with it. Case in point today is the Kennewick School District. Read more: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/04/27/1466639/kennewick-navigates-in-controversial.html#ixzz1Kjcp9zK5

    Tri-City Herald Editorial

    Posted on April 27, 2011 | 2 Comments
    The editorial board of the Tri-City Herald has spoken about the recent decision of the Kennewick School Board to support equal access by all student clubs.  We must remember this was a 3 to 2 decision opposed by board members Lynn Fielding and Dawn Adams.  Credit must be given to Wendy London, Kathy White and Heather Kintzley for promoting student safety and adherence to law. Kennewick navigates in controversial waters It always leaves us scratching our collective heads just a little when agencies invest more time and/or money in debating the law than complying with it. Case in point today is the Kennewick School District. Read more: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/04/27/1466639/kennewick-navigates-in-controversial.html#ixzz1Kjcp9zK5

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  • Discussion of the KSD Strategic Plan continued. Tests are driving KSD curriculum and college preparation is the primary goal for students.

    KSD School Board Report by Tom Staly

    Posted on February 11, 2011 | 4 Comments
    Discussion of the KSD Strategic Plan continued. Tests are driving KSD curriculum and college preparation is the primary goal for students.

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  • In the context of analyzing and preparing the district Strategic Plan during this meeting London asked for clarification of the purpose and role of the Kennewick School Board. A contentious discussion followed. Frustration was expressed about the three vote bloc on the board. London suggested that she and Fielding arrange conflict mediation to find a way to work together.

    School Board Report by Tom Staly

    Posted on October 7, 2010 | 3 Comments
    In the context of analyzing and preparing the district Strategic Plan during this meeting London asked for clarification of the purpose and role of the Kennewick School Board. A contentious discussion followed. Frustration was expressed about the three vote bloc on the board. London suggested that she and Fielding arrange conflict mediation to find a way to work together.

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