School board, leaders retreat to address future goals, needs

The La Conner School Board spent June 24 with interim superintendent David Cram for their annual daylong retreat. They addressed roles, responsibilities and goals for board members.

Cram projected a K-12 student enrollment of 460 and beginning fund balance of $535,000 this fall. While the enrollment figure is lower than last year, the fund balance estimate represents a significant improvement. The school district opened 2023-24 in the red.

Cram, who returned to La Conner as finance director in March 2023, expressed confidence to board members that with the help of administrative mentors and Di...