LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Highline School Board Must Put Academic Goals and Transparency First

A Highline Public Schools parent is calling for greater transparency and academic accountability from the school board. Kristen Price criticized the board’s September 2 approval of Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran’s evaluation criteria, citing the exclusion of student learning metrics, lack of public input, and unequal access to virtual meeting participation. She also raised questions about a $1.25 million tennis court contract and a principal’s reassignment.