SWINGROVER: Steward to Cd’A students

Mental health has been on the back burner for our school age children during this entire pandemic. The CDC reported an increase in emergency mental health visits of 24% in ages 5-11, and 31% in ages 12-17. There is no doubt that we have seen these struggles locally.

We need leaders in our schools to address the toll this has taken on students. When considering a qualified candidate for the board of trustees, longtime Coeur d’Alene resident Lindsey Swingrover comes to mind. She has served as a steward to our students in the role of school psychologist in the 271 district since 2011. Let’s think beyond this pandemic and behind the mask that holds so many one-issue voters.

APRIL LIVINGSTON

Coeur d’Alene