The Ephrata School District has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The grant is part of the School Safety Centeras Violence Prevention and Intervention Grant program.
Funds will be used to train staff and establish consistent safety practices across all schools in the district.
A community town hall is planned for later this spring to share information about the initiative and gather feedback from residents.
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