Update: Board does not have to formally approve district proposal to keep Highline school security officers armed

ericm — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:37:24 +0000

May 24 UPDATE: Highline School Board members do not have to formally vote on the new security plan recently unveiled by district administrators.

District officials, however, emphasize that they would not move forward with the plan without informal board agreement.

While the district did hold a community meeting May 20 on the recommendations, a presentation was not given at the May 22 school board meeting.

Here is our previous coverage with corrections made:

School security officers will remain armed under a proposal announced May 14 by Highline Public Schools.

A public meeting will be held Monday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at district headquarters (ERAC), 15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W.

The school board holds its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m., at Southern Heights Elementary,11249 14th Ave. S.

Here is the news release from the district:

More extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and security at Highline schools. The proposal will be presented to the community at a public meeting on Monday, May 20.

Fraud alleged at SeaTac car dealership

ericm — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:12:28 +0000

Our news partner, Q13 Fox News is reporting that authorities said a father and son working at a SeaTac car dealership forged title documents that kept the state from collecting excise taxes. Investigators worry this scheme has been going on since 2007.

Historic B-17 returns Saturday, May 25 through Monday to offer rides

steves — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:55:41 +0000

The “Aluminum Overcast,” the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EEA) restored B-17 bomber, returns to Boeing Field to offer rides Saturday, May 25 through Monday, Memorial Day. People can book flights at the Museum of Flight.

Pictured left is WWII B-17 pilot, Ken Wheeler, 90, of Gig Harbor, with current B-17 pilot, Rick Fernalld, at Paine Field, Everett, before the plane flew down to Seattle for the long weekend. Wheeler, who flew with the 15th Air Force out of Italy, is a docent at the Museum of Flight. If you see him, he might tell you about the time three of his four engines failed and he and his crew bailed with parachutes over Croatia. He landed in a tree, cut himself down, and escaped.

Vu close to championship

cmenges — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:41:20 +0000

Cecilia Vu of Evergreen High School (White Center) led a procession of area players to the Class 2A girls state tennis tournament with her championship round achievements out of the West Central District tournament in closing action at the Bremerton Tennis Club on Saturday, May 18.

In the championship match, Vu was locked into a tense battle with LIezel Villanueva of Lindbergh in girls singles. The first set played out with neither player giving much ground until the action reached a 6-6 stand off. Brokered in a bristling battle, the Wolverine finally fell in a 7-4 tie-breaker. Action in the second set was just tenacious before Villanueva emerged with the No. 1 seed to state which will be held on May 24-25 at the Nordstrom Tennis Center on the University of Washington Campus. Vu opens up against Calle Hanson of East Valley (Spokane).

Beginning with the round of eight, Vu stayed in control throughout her winners bracket matches.

SLIDESHOW: Second Annual Scholar-Athlete, Coach and Community Recognition Banquet even bigger success

steves — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:52:13 +0000

SLIDESHOW:

he Highline Public Schools and Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence Second Annual Highline Public Schools Scholar-Athlete, Coach and Community Recognition Banquet was held Tuesday, May 21 at Mount Rainier High School. Last year's inaugural awards banquet was successful as enough money was raised in advance to donate from $500 to $2,500 to all 16 student athletes honored. This year, 16 athletes received from $1,000 to $3,000, totaling $22,000.

The event was organized by Terri McMahan, Highline Public Schools Director of Athletics. She organized last year's event. too. Scholarship recipients, coaches, community and business contributors and sponsors were honored, including the Highline Times for its sponsorship. Highline Times Editor, Eric Mathison, accepted the award.

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