To the Editor:Highline Public Schools recently celebrated a major milestone when Chief Communications Officer Tove Tupper was named the 2026 National School Communicator of the Year. Highline Public Schools is currently the subject of active litigation in King County Superior Court (Price v. Highline Public Schools, Case No. Real public trust is not forged on stage at national public relations conferences. 26-2-23235-1 SEAHighline Public Schools RespondsThe school district submitted this response to Price’s letter:“Highline Public Schools does not agree with the characterization of Ms. Price’s letter to the editor. Highline is processing all public records requests in accordance with our public records policy and procedures, as well as applicable Washington law.