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06/06/2008: "SJI School Directors Briefed On Education Funding"

A few members of the public, the Board of Directors and some staff members of the San Juan Island School District attending a meeting, Friday (6-6-08) at the School District Office, to hear a presentation from the legislative liaisons of the Washington Association of School Administrators and the Washington State School Directors Association.

The cost of bringing the legislative liaisons to the meeting were paid for by Valmark Inc. of Friday Harbor. Information presented on historic and current legislative initiatives regarding basic education funding in the State of Washington. Information was also presented on current lawsuits filed regarding the adequacy of the state "basic education" funding.

Those who attended listened and had a opportunity to ask questions as the information was presented, but no formal action was taken by the board.