Snohomish School District outlines plan to return to classrooms
SNOHOMISH — Superintendent Kent Kultgen recommends introducing pre-Kindergarten through second grade the week of Oct. 19, in a full-time in-person learning model. Grades three through sixth are recommended to return the week of Oct. 9, in a hybrid learning model.
Secondary students are not to return under this round of health district guidelines, their approval of return will be announced at a later date.
The school board will discuss these plans at its meeting Sept. 23 starting at 6 p.m. It will be on Zoom. Find the link at the school district’s website, http://sno.wednet.edu
On Sept. 11, the Snohomish school district began planning their return to school model, after permission was granted to all Snohomish County schools by the Snohomish Health District. According to the guidelines provided, students will return to school in groups, with three weeks between each new group of students.
Kultgen said in the letter: “it is important to note, there could be circumstances that would alter our plans. The district is committed to getting students back, but if something outside of our control forces us to change, we will communicate that immediately.”
Snohomish is not the only school district evaluating its reopening plan.
Public meeting on Walsh Hills site
SNOHOMISH — Have questions about the proposed Walsh Hills residential development along Terrace Avenue?
The city will host a neighborhood Zoom meeting starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
Representatives from homebuilder D.R. Horton will review the proposed project, answer questions and seek input.
Get the link on the city’s web page :
https://www.snohomishwa.gov/709/Walsh-Hills-Project
Snohomish council rejects recycling surcharge from Republic Services
SNOHOMISH — The City Council has rejected a recycling surcharge requested by Republic Services to be added to resident’s bills. At the Sept. 15 council meeting, Mayor John Kartak signed a letter drafted by the city attorney to Republic Services denying the request.
The letter states the request is contrary to the provisions contained in the contract agreed upon in April of 2017. Recycling rates may not be adjusted due to a change in the value of recyclables. In 2018 China stopped importing recycled plastics and other waste, because of this, the value of recycled plastic has dropped significantly.
Everett licensing office re-opens
EVERETT — The state’s driver licensing office at 52nd Street and Evergreen Way reopened last week by appointment only. The state Department of Licensing encourages people to serve themselves online or by calling customer support at 360-902-3900 instead of arranging to come to an office. To schedule an appointment in Everett, call 425-356-2966 or go to www.dol.wa.gov/appointments/
Libraries offer remote printing
Sno-Isle Libraries customers can once again remotely print documents from home or on the go and pick them up at a community library or have them returned by mail. No computer or internet access? Reference librarians can be reached at your nearest Sno-Isle library.
The starting point to send documents to be printed is here: https://www.sno-isle.org/help/remote-printing
