SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: School eyes grant for health center

Kira Erickson reports from the South Whidbey School District board meeting on Apr. 13, 2022.

The South Whidbey School Board has decided to throw its support behind a planning grant for a school-based health center.

At a school board meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Jo Moccia said the health center would be “inclusive of everyone, community and students alike.” Its proposed placement is the district-owned South Whidbey Community Center.

They Said It

Board Member Marnie Jackson said during Wednesday’s meeting that she thought it was “highly advisable” for the board to pursue this opportunity.