The Area Council held its regular monthly meeting on
Monday, March 1. Major topics discussed were: (1) Community Needs; (2) Countywide Planning Policies Update; and (3) Cedar Hills Regional Landfill.
Public Comment
Lisa Floyd of the King County Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS)/Behavioral Health & Recovery Division spoke about mental and behavioral health services, etc. that are available, see: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-abuse/midd.aspx.
Tahoma School District (TSD) Update
TSD Board member, Val Paganelli, provided the update. Hybrid in-person learning along with a continued 100% remote learning model (based on family choice) is in place for all K-5 students in the district; middle school expected to follow in March and high school in April. A capital project budget review recently was conducted and priorities established with upcoming an Demographer Report and Housing Committee recommendations pending. Five-ye