by WFIS | May 12, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
At the May meeting, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department shared key updates affecting school operations: Staffing & Inspections: Two inspectors have left the School Safety team. Due to budget constraints, routine inspections are paused, but plan reviews,...
by WFIS | Mar 10, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Last week’s Benton Franklin Health District meeting provided helpful information and resources for controlling the spread of norovirus and measles awareness. Norovirus in Schools Schools are a common source of norovirus outbreaks through personal contact,...
by WFIS | Dec 9, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
School Inspections in Benton Franklin Counties This year, BFHD is actively inspecting specialty classrooms, such as labs, tech shops, and art rooms. If your school has not been inspected, please book your inspection here. Be sure to include contact details for the...
by WFIS | Nov 25, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
TPCHD hosted a meeting for public and private schools in Pierce County on Thursday, November 21. 2024. . Below is a summary of the meeting. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and School Safety Programs New Leadership: Kara Zeigler is the new IAQ Program Supervisor, joining...
by WFIS | Nov 25, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
On 11-19-24, Snohomish County Health Department team members hosted a meeting for schools. In support of public health, the Snomish Department requires a school to submit an absenteeism report if the number of students absent at the school level (not by classroom)...