Medical Lake school board is back to business

The Medical Lake School Board got back to business and up to date for the new year at its Jan. 23 meeting.

But it did not happen right away as the meetingtook place on School Board Appreciation Night. The board arrived to find a collection of gifts and tokens of appreciation from the community. They also took time out to mix and mingle with the audience over snacks.

Superintendent Tim Ames read a proclamation from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee deeming January as School Directors Appreciation Month. And then it was back to work.

School resource officer Travis Pendell updated the board on a variety...