Opinion
Northshore graduation rates reflect commitment to quality | Francois
Perhaps the ultimate measure of our success as a school system is the attainment of a meaningful high…
Larry Francois
Opinion
Impact of school absenteeism on student achievement in the Nortshore School District | Francois
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recently released statewide data on chronic absenteeism.
Opinion
Two district transition support initiatives | Francois
On Jan. 26, the Northshore School District Board of Directors approved the final boundary adjustment plan to accompany…
Opinion
Northshore School Board wrestles with elementary school enrollment growth | Francois
This week the Northshore School District Board of Directors spent several hours wrestling with detailed and difficult plans…
Opinion
Purchase of Wellington property as long-term strategy to manage enrollment growth | Francois
On Nov. 10, the Northshore School District Board of Directors approved a purchase and sale agreement with Snohomish…
Opinion
Message from Northshore superintendent regarding start of the 2015-16 School Year | Francois
Welcome to the first week of the 2015-16 school year. As I assisted with 330 kindergarten students and…
Opinion
Lease of Northshore Primary Center is to combat enrollment growth | Francois
Earlier this year I informed you that the district entered into an agreement with Eastlake Community Church to…
Opinion
Next steps in NSD’s 2017 boundary proposal process | Francois
On January 31, we released the draft boundary plan to be implemented along with the opening of North…
Opinion
NSD superintendent message regarding 2015 Northshore Primary Center | Francois
Until the opening of North Creek High School, grade reconfiguration and boundary adjustments to help balance enrollment districtwide…
Opinion
New learning standards for Northshore schools | Francois
With the transition to new learning standards in English/language arts and math this year, the expectations for what…
Opinion
Northshore school funding issues aren’t solved, budget workshops on the way / My Turn
On Feb. 4, King County Superior Court Judge John Erlick issued a historic ruling. Judge Erlick ruled that…
Opinion
The lowdown on three school measures
On Feb. 9, residents of the Northshore School District will be asked to consider three ballot measures to…