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The Daily World file The North Beach School District is seeking to recover from the “unspeakably hostile climate” that caused three resignations, including the superintendent, last month.

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School board members elaborate on reasons for resigning

Board members, superintendent quit in April due to hostile climate

Courtesy of Leigh Rowley / Grays Harbor County Public Health Dr. Laura Galati cuts a ceremonial ribbon March 14, celebrating the opening of a School-Based Health Center inside North Beach Junior/Senior High School.

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Health center for students, staff opens at North Beach Jr/Sr High

State-funded model aims to reduce absence, increase access for rural areas

Mark Yuasa / WDFW People dig for razor clams on a beach near Ocean Shores. Digs are scheduled during the day on March 15 and 16 at Copalis to coincide with the Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival and Seafood Extravaganza. (Mark Yuasa / WDFW) People dig for razor clams on a beach near Ocean Shores. Digs are scheduled during the day on March 15 and 16 at Copalis to coincide with the Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival and Seafood Extravaganza.

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Golden shells, blue skies: Clam fest and warm temps coming to Ocean Shores

Three days of razor clam digs, music and seafood eating falls on nicest weekend of 2024 to date

Dr. Jim Shank takes the oath of North Beach superintendent's office June 20, 2023. Longview School District announced Feb. 17 that Shank is a finalist for its superintendent job. (The Daily World file photo)

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North Beach superintendent a finalist for top job in Longview

Longview School Board to pick Friday morning between Jim Shank, two others for superintendent role

Dr. Laura Galati

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Physician hired for North Beach school health center

Dr. Laura Galati to provide primary care at North Beach clinic this fall

Joe Lomedico

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North Beach School Board candidate was fired, settled with district

Joe Lomedico says history with district, criminal record won’t hinder ability to serve

At a board meeting Tuesday, the North Beach School District passed a $13.6 million budget for the 2023/2024 school year. (The Daily World file photo)

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New superintendent hopes to guide North Beach out of budget bind

School board approves reductions to spending on administration

The North Beach School District voted to examine the possibility of building a vertical evacuation structure on the grounds of Ocean Shores Elementary, where about 200 students are currently enrolled. (Courtesy of North Beach School District)

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North Beach District pushes for tsunami tower at elementary school

Still distinct from agreement with city, district’s tower could serve school and some public

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Dr. Jim Shank, right, takes the superintendent oath of office at a North Beach School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, June 20. He was sworn in by board President Jeff Albertson.

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North Beach superintendent sworn in

School district seeks to stabilize position with Dr. Jim Shank

Clayton Franke / The Daily World A new scoreboard on the northwest end of the North Beach football field was installed earlier this month.

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New scoreboard shines at North Beach

North Beach Booster Club replaces dilapidated board for Hyak football program

Washington State Emergency Management Division An assessment from the University of Washington suggests the Ocean Shores peninsula needs 23 vertical evacuation structures to survive 95-99% of the population.

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Ocean Shores faces big decisions as tower talks continue

District exploring its own tower at elementary, city still searching for funds

Dr. Jim Shank

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North Beach appoints new superintendent

Dr. Jim Shank, superintendent of 13 years, awaits confirmation from school board

A school-based health center could be operational in North Beach Junior Senior High School for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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Agencies planning school-based health center for North Beach

Clinic would provide primary and behavioral health care, exact model dependent on funding