Tumwater School District officials will talk about how they are addressing school safety concerns from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at the district office, 621 Linwood Ave. SW.
Tumwater School District officials will talk about how they are addressing school safety concerns from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at the district office, 621 Linwood Ave. SW.
The event is part of the district’s monthly Community Roundtable series and is open to the public. Officials will answer questions and talk about the district’s safety measures before and after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
For more information, call 360-709-7003.
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