A Message from Superintendent Greg Baker

Dear Bellingham Family Partnership Program staff and families,

We are excited to share we have found a heating solution for BFPP’s facility that we believe will work for the remainder of the school year.

We are installing an external heating unit, similar to what we used last week, which is often used at construction sites. If you are interested in the details, the units run through our vents and big plastic sleeves and ducts, which are suspended to the ceiling. You should expect to see crews and facilities staff completing installation this week.

Thank you again to all our families, students, staff and community partners who have shared input and ideas over the last few weeks.

While this heating solution is good news in the short-term, we still need to determine long-term plans for the BFPP facility. As we have mentioned, there are challenges beyond just heating.

We are going through a feasibility study to assess what improvements need to be made for the long-term.

When we have more information, we will be sure to send an update. In the meantime, feel free to share questions with Kate or me.

Thank you again for being so engaged at the BFPP and your advocacy,

Greg Baker

Please send feedback to

Greg.baker@bellinghamschools.org

Kate.baehr@bellinghamschools.org