by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Schools planning new construction or renovations should take an additional step to ensure a smooth process: involve your local health department early. Local health officials are increasingly requesting to be part of the process from the beginning. They want to review...
by WFIS | Mar 16, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Washington reported 22 measles cases in January and February this year, compared to 11 cases for the entire year 2025. Measles is highly contagious; in fact, 90% of unimmunized people exposed catch it, and it spreads before obvious symptoms, like a rash, appear....
by WFIS | Mar 9, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News
This week, WFIS met with King County Public Health and the Washington State Board of Education to discuss health and safety requirements and communication practices with private schools. A notable point raised during the conversation was that King County is currently...
by WFIS | Mar 9, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News
March 5, the BFHD team shared several updates relevant to school operations and student well-being: Ongoing required school inspections and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan conferences* with each school should be scheduled before the end of the school year....
by WFIS | Dec 8, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
Tacoma Pierce County Board of Health meeting Wednesday 12-3-25 WFIS provided in-person public comment on the Tacoma/Pierce Health Department’s fee increase for safety inspections and site reviews, which take effect in January 2026. While Health Board members...
