June 12, 2015 [3]
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School district reassesses security measures
Following a state-mandated survey in December 2014, the Bellevue School District is implementing new measures to strengthen school security. Beginning next school year, BSD will expand active shooter training with the Bellevue Police — previously available in a smaller capacity — to all staff, as well as instructional security videos for students, targeted to different age groups. The district also will update its security plans and has created a new security director position to oversee school measures. “We currently have safety plans in place in every school, but I also want to make sure students and staff get training they need,” said Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations Melissa deVita. “Our goal is to make staff members and students feel safe at school
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Bill 5197 included $10 million in grants for school districts that did not have the funds for updated security measures. Districts statewide, including Seattle’s, claimed $6.3 million of the $10 million offered in grants, according to Scott Black, program development manager for the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. In comparison, Lake Washington, Renton and Issaquah school districts did not apply for or receive 5197 funding. The Bellevue School District did not apply for or receive any 5197 funding because of the district’s preexisting plans for remodeling, said deVita. Funding will not factor into the future security plans, she added. “It really depends on how well these items fit into the strategy or vision we put in place,” said deVita. “That being said, I can say that security is a key factor we consider as schools are being redesigned and rebuilt.”
County hosting teleworking seminar for Eastside employers
King County will provide a free session that educates Eastside employers about its metro workplace strategy program, WorkSmart, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at The Summit Building in Bellevue. WorkSmart shows employers how teleworking and offering flexible work hours benefits their businesses by improving productivity, reducing absenteeism, cutting overhead costs and improving employee recruitment and retention. The WorkSmart session on Wednesday will provide these strategies to Eastside employers. A complimentary lunch will also be provided. Parking cost is $11. The first 25 to register receive a $10 coffee card. RSVP by emailing commuteadvantage@cywb.org.
Police looking for armed felon
Bellevue Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for a possibly armed felon who eluded officers following a domestic disturbance response on May 31. Carlos Vasquez-Castillo, 22, had been involved in a dispute with his ex-girlfriend, but fled from officers in a vehicle he later abandoned, according to a news release. He is believed to have been armed with a handgun during the incident. Police encourage anyone who sees Vasquez-Castillo Vasquez-Castillo or knows of his whereabouts to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-TIPS. CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to an arrest. www.HanniganAdams.com www.SilverSilverSilver.net www.BethAdamsArtworks.com
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and create an atmosphere the district do not include that allows them to focus on the full range of electronic learning.” controls and lockdown feaLegislation signed into tures included in the survey law by Governor Jay Inslee because of the age of the in May 2013 required all buildings. However, all of Washington the Bellevue school districts schools will “I can say that to develop an be remodsecurity is a emergency eled with key factor we response system improved with local law security meaconsider as enforcement, schools are being sures within consider various the next five redesigned and security features years, deVita rebuilt“ and submit a said. progress report The district Melissa deVita, Deputy Superintendent by December will reassess of finance & operations 1, 2014. Grant its security funding became measures in available in the coming March 2014. year with input from the The 22-question survey new security director, which asked about the district’s will set the stage for what seexisting plans with law encurity measures will be built forcement, security camera into remodeled schools. usage, lockdown features, Which security updates mass notification plans and are added during school what assistance was needed. remodels will be decided The Bellevue School based on the district’s District currently has plans strategy for security, deVita in place with law enforcesaid. However, the schools ment and 911 dispatchers, will not necessarily have all including mass notification of the security features mensystems for parents, families tioned in the state survey, and news media, in addition which include electronic to many pieces of security door controls, exterior and technology included in the interior surveillance camsurvey. eras and electronic visitor Some schools within management systems.
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E A S T S I D E H E R I TA G E C E N T E R Public Notice of Items Found in the Collection of Eastside Heritage Center These items have been deemed not acceptable to add to the permanent collection of Eastside Heritage Center (previously known as Marymoor Museum and Bellevue Historical Society) and will be termed abandoned (per Chapter 63.26 RCW) if no legal owner can be determined. All items have been held in the possession of Eastside Heritage Center since at least 2009 with no donor information. Contact Eastside Heritage Center at POB 40535, Bellevue, WA, 98015 by June 30, 2015 if you have any information or would like to make any claims: (3) Wagon wheels, (2) kerosene cans, farm implement seat, (2) wagon wheel hub, rusted hook, baby gate, harrowing disc, gas gauge, tin pail, paint can, crank, valve mechanism, cabinet top, car jack, loom parts, (2) handsaw, lamp part, display case, camp stove, slicing tool, cash register, crate, pitcher, candle sticks, candy dish, hangers, upright phonograph, leather armchair, cabinet of pine wood, desk, Kitchen Queen, pump organ, lamp oil box, (2) steamer trunk, radio, box of feathers, rake, washboard, barbells, silver pocket watch with WFW initials engraved, printer’s bench and print type, “(3) art prints, (6) frames, women’s pink jacket and gold shell, (2) women’s Victorian blouses - blue striped silk and pink silk, Decorative wooden furniture slat, 1900’s era girl’s yellow cotton dress, large black buttons, Chesterfield cigarette tin, Hayward tobacco tin, 1 child’s Zoo brand sneaker, small wooden drawer, (2) darning hoops, fabric measuring tape, (19) 1850’s era women’s and children’s white cotton slips, nightgowns, chemises, handkerchiefs, petticoats
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