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The La Conner School District, board and staff, is almost the government. And, they do want to help. Superintendent Whitney Meissner and various board members championed listening and participation at neighborhood meetings Oct. 24 and 25 at the Shelter Bay clubhouse and Christianson’s Nursery schoolhouse, respectively.

Meissner, in her second year, modeled inclusiveness at the gathering, attended by three and seven parents, respectively. She drew each group in by asking them “What’s on your mind? Ask me anything. Share anything.” Especially at Shelter Bay, Meissner, Middle and High...