New program off to a "great start"

A new Alternative Learning director at Nespelem School told its board of directors Aug. 26 he was excited for the program.

“I just wanted to thank you all for the opportunity of bringing an alternative program to Nespelem,” said Mark Herndon, who made the move to Nespelem this fall after heading the ALE program at Grand Coulee Dam for several years.

Nespelem’s program is integral to the startup la...