Mukilteo Beacon - Your Hometown News Source

Do you ever wonder what happens before we open our school doors? Before I began as a school board director 24 years ago, I had a small idea about the important work that happens behind the scenes to prepare schools for students each fall because of my experience in education. However, as our district has continued to grow, I am more familiar with the many tasks it takes to open school doors each September. The work is extensive. And this year, the tasks are more immense because of the pandemic.

The school district is a significant employer in our region, employing about 2,400 staff. Of that...