The district trained staff on immediately correcting slurs and other hate speech, and principals report improved environments. But a recent report shows PSD still has work to do.
The school district’s insurance pool will cover the settlement awarded to families that sued Peninsula over the conduct of Jordan Roy Henderson.
The district’s investigation into the three suspended Peninsula High staff members remains ongoing, though the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said it found no crime.
Kainoa Coit of Peninsula High and Sophia Fenn of Gig Harbor represented Washington state at a student conference on AI rules last summer.
The staff members are on administrative leave “pending an investigation,” but the district said it is “unable” to answer questions.
Activity buses will operate four days a week, instead of two, which the district expects will allow more kids to participate.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, was the first day of school in the Peninsula School District.
Parents of Jordan Henderson’s victims filed more lawsuits against the district, including a federal civil rights case.
Young people in the Gig Harbor area visit hospitals for suicidal ideation at a higher rate than other areas of Pierce County. Mental health professionals are gathering with parents, caregivers and educators to tackle the problem.
A judge sentenced Jordan Roy Henderson, 36, to a minimum of 66 years in prison.
