Superintendent Tricia Mooney shares how the start of the new school year went. She then discusses recent rumors of violent acts that came from outside Hermiston and how those were handled and why she chose not to make a statement prior to the rumors. Mooney also talks about the action the board took regarding the Hermiston Enterprise Zone and what the district's view is on the county's program designed to encourage parents to enroll and keep their children in school. She also talks about how people can make donations to the school district and why it was suggested to change the school board meetings from 6:30 to 6 p.m. Mooney wraps up the conversation talking about special programs and plans for the new school year.