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Lake Washington School District #414 public meetings in 2024

40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review draft policy on student learning environment

The Lake Washington School District Board will discuss and provide feedback on draft revisions of policy OE-10, which addresses the learning environment and treatment of students. The goal is to finalize the draft before seeking community input. This is a study session, so no final decisions will be made.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Lake Washington School District approves $115,842 in donations

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including monetary donations and teacher assignment waivers. The board also reviewed monitoring reports for financial administration, asset protection, and personnel administration.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Lake Washington School Board to discuss high school schedule change to 6-period day

The Lake Washington School Board will hold a study session on November 18, 2024. The main discussion item is an update on the transition to a 6-period high school day for the 2025-26 school year, including schedule changes and student opportunities. The board will also discuss conference attendance and reporting.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to vote on transferring 88 parcels from Riverview School District

The Lake Washington School Board will vote on Resolution No. 2390 to approve a petition transferring 88 parcels of property from the Riverview School District into LWSD. The board will also approve a summary of its monitoring report on learning environment and treatment of students, and receive an update on instructional services. Consent agenda items include approving donations totaling $36,330.54 and adopting new instructional materials.

Mon Nov 4, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to vote on $10.5M purchase of Middy Marine property in Redmond

The Lake Washington School District board will vote on adopting Resolution No. 2389 to purchase the 3.47-acre Middy Marine property in Redmond for $10,475,000. The board will also hold a public hearing on a petition to transfer territory from Riverview School District to LWSD. Other items include approving out-of-endorsement teaching assignments, interdistrict agreements for Native American education, and accepting donations totaling $15,266.80.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board discusses revisions to student learning environment policy

The Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss revisions to Board Policy OE-10 regarding the learning environment and treatment of students. The session includes a gallery walk of the Danielson Framework for Teaching components. The Board intends to provide direction to the Superintendent to develop a draft policy for review in December.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board reviews draft policy on community stakeholder treatment

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review and discuss the draft interpretation and indicators for OE-3, a policy on treatment of community stakeholders. The board will provide feedback on the superintendent's work and consider further engagement needs.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board approves $55.2M construction contract for Norman Rockwell Elementary rebuild

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve several consent agenda items, including a $55.2 million construction contract for the Norman Rockwell Elementary School rebuild and enlarge project. The board will also vote on the 2025 legislative priorities and approve monitoring reports for facilities and technology policies. A public comment is scheduled from one parent regarding the 6-period day.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to approve $1.55M for Redmond High School addition construction

The Lake Washington School District Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a $1,552,715 contract amendment with Skanska USA for initial construction of the Redmond High School addition. The board will also consider educational specifications for the Norman Rockwell Elementary School rebuild and approve out-of-endorsement and conditional teaching certificates for the 2024-25 school year.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board to review capital projects funded by levy, discuss legislative priorities

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive updates on facility and technology projects funded by the 2022 capital levy, and to discuss draft legislative priorities for the upcoming session. No votes are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to discuss feasibility study for 5th comprehensive high school

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss an initial outline and considerations for a feasibility study on building a 5th comprehensive high school. The board will provide feedback on the proposal.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board approves teacher waivers, donations, and policy reports

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met on September 9, 2024, and approved a consent agenda that included out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for six teachers, two conditional certificates for special education staff, a $14,800 donation from Smith Elementary PTSA, and monitoring reports on emergency superintendent succession and life/global citizenship skills. The board also heard public comments, including concerns about class sizes at Alcott Elementary, and received an update on behavioral health services. A capital projects update was tabled to a future meeting.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board adopts 2024-25 budget, closes Futures School

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors voted to adopt the 2024-25 budget and to close the Futures School, which has had no enrolled students for two years. The board also approved a consent agenda including vouchers, minutes, a human resources report, and donations totaling $35,315. An update on the district's sustainability program and high school day planning were presented as information items.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board considers modifying Operational Expectation-10 policy

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss a possible modification to Operational Expectation-10 (OE-10). Staff will provide additional information to help the board determine the scope of any policy change. No votes or decisions are expected at this session.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board approves consent agenda including staff waivers, donations, and agreements

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on August 5, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included vouchers, minutes, human resources reports, out-of-endorsement teaching waivers, conditional certificates, donations, interdistrict agreements, and a workers' compensation fund increase. The board also acknowledged the land of the Coast Salish Peoples and accepted public comments.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board reviews communication protocol, community engagement, and Board of Distinction application

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss three topics: updating the Board's communication protocol with the community, exploring parameters for a Board committee on community engagement, and reviewing the application for the WSSDA Board of Distinction. These are discussion and information items, not final decisions.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board to approve consent agenda, including $103K in donations and DES contract resolution

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes routine items such as vouchers, minutes, human resources reports, and donations. The board will also consider resolutions authorizing purchases through state contracts and directing capital fund earnings to the general fund. Public comments will address class sizes, teacher and student safety, Cascadia College updates, and cell phone bans.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

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Board to review Capital Facilities Plan and impact fees

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive information from Associate Superintendent Barbara Posthumus about the Capital Facilities Plan and Impact Fees. The session includes a presentation and discussion of the draft plan, with no formal decisions expected. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment items.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board elects new president, VP, and legislative rep

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to elect officers for the coming year, recognize scholarship recipients and outgoing student representatives, and approve routine consent items. The board will also hear public comments on topics including the Building Excellence Levy and counseling staffing.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

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Board to discuss high school day recommendations and 2024-25 budget

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss two main topics: the high school day committee's recommendations and next steps, and the 2024-25 annual budget and planning process. The board will ask questions and provide feedback on both items. The meeting is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.

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Mon May 20, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to hear high school day committee recommendations and timeline

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to receive updates from student representatives and to discuss the high school day committee's work, including recommendations and a timeline for decision-making. The board will consider alternatives to the current 7-period day, with a decision expected in fall 2024.

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Mon May 20, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board to vote on meal price hikes, adopt new textbooks

The Lake Washington School District board is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes raising school meal prices for 2024-25, adopting new instructional materials, accepting donations, and approving an out-of-endorsement teaching waiver. The board will also hear public comments on topics like Islamophobia and sustainability policy.

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Mon May 6, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board approves reduced staffing resolution for 2024-25

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a resolution directing the superintendent to implement reduced staffing for the 2024-25 school year due to declining enrollment and inadequate financial resources. The board also approved several routine items, including minutes, human resources reports, donations, and athletic delegation resolutions. Public comments were heard on topics such as Islamophobia, antisemitism, inclusion, and sustainability.

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Mon May 6, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board reviews draft 2024-25 annual work plan and strategic plan update

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss two main topics: the draft 2024-25 Annual Work Plan of the Board, which will be reviewed for feedback and possible adoption at the June 3 board meeting, and an update on the Strategic Plan development process and next steps. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with no formal votes or decisions expected.

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Wed May 1, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board holds executive session to review employee performance

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting. The board will approve the agenda and then enter a three-hour executive session to review the performance of a public employee, with no action expected afterward. The meeting is procedural and contains no other substantive business.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board approves consent agenda, donations, and policy updates

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including vouchers, minutes, human resources report, out-of-endorsement waivers, donations, instructional materials, a policy revision, and a resolution for the WANIC long-range plan. The board will also hear public comments on topics like student mental health, sustainability, and school resources.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board reviews K-8 Highly Capable Program recommendations

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to receive an update on the K-8 Highly Capable Program Review. Associate Superintendent Dr. Rose and Director Myra Arnone will present recommendations being evaluated by the committee, with input from consultant Dr. Tamra Stambaugh on gifted student needs. The board will discuss potential program shifts and ask questions, with no formal decisions expected at this session.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to approve consent agenda, donations, and graduation procedure update

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving February 2024 vouchers, minutes, a human resources report, out-of-endorsement teacher assignments, donations, and an update to the high school graduation requirements procedure. The board will also read a proclamation for School Library Month and hear public comments on various topics.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

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Board to review new performance-based graduation pathways and 2024-25 workplan

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss performance-based graduation pathways, including changes from the State Board of Education, student options, waivers for classes 2020-2023, and current data for the class of 2024. The board will also discuss the 2024-25 board workplan. The meeting is informational and no votes are scheduled.

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Fri Mar 15, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board reviews enrollment, budget, and policy updates at 3-day study session

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a three-day extended study session to discuss and review several key topics, including enrollment projections, legislative changes affecting the 2024-25 budget, construction planning under the 2022 Construction Levy, and updates to multiple board policies (OE-3, OE-9, OE-10, OE-15). The board will also discuss its own self-assessment and participation in community events. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and direction.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

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LWSD Board to recognize teachers, hear public comments, approve consent agenda

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to conduct routine business, including recognizing National Board Certified Teachers, reading proclamations, hearing public comments, and approving a consent agenda with items like vouchers, minutes, and personnel reports. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board reviews policy on learning environment and treatment of students

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review and discuss policy OE-10, which covers the learning environment and treatment of students. The superintendent and staff will engage student board representatives to evaluate the policy's components and provide feedback. The board will use this information to consider recommended changes at a future extended study session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the call to order and adjournment.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board to discuss construction levy and future funding plans

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive an update on the 2022 Construction Levy, current construction planning, and future levy considerations. The board will provide feedback on construction planning and funding. The agenda includes only this discussion item plus procedural items.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board approves censure of Director Mark Stuart and emergency repairs for flooded schools

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met to approve several consent agenda items and a formal resolution of censure. The Board also passed a resolution to waive competitive bidding for emergency repairs at multiple schools damaged by frozen pipes.

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Sat Feb 3, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board self-assessment with consultant; public comment topic tabled

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session focused on a board self-assessment facilitated by a WSSDA consultant, covering areas of strength and growth. A separate topic on board summary process and public comment was tabled to a future meeting. The session is largely procedural and informational, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board hears public comments on safety, DEI, Middle East conflict

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, proclamations, and a public comment period. The board will hear from 13 speakers on topics including student safety, DEI, curriculum, and the Middle East conflict, and will vote on routine items like vouchers, minutes, HR reports, donations, and instructional materials.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

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Board reviews draft policies on community stakeholder treatment and engagement

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review and discuss draft policies OE-3 (Treatment of Community Stakeholders) and OE-9 (Communication and Engagement with the Community). Deputy Gillingham and Superintendent Holmen will present the drafts, and the board will provide next steps. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information session, with no formal votes scheduled.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board hears 40 public comments on Israel-Hamas war, school safety

The Lake Washington School District board is holding its regular January 2024 meeting, with a heavy focus on public comments. The agenda lists 40 speakers, mostly parents and students, addressing topics such as antisemitism, Islamophobia, student safety, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. The board will also vote on routine consent items including vouchers, minutes, and personnel matters.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

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Board discusses budget updates and K-5 social studies curriculum adoption

The Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive updates on district finances and curriculum progress. Discussions will cover enrollment data, the 2022-23 year-end budget, and planning for the 2024-25 budget. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the K-5 social studies curriculum adoption process.

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Wed Jan 3, 2024

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School board holds executive session on personnel and legal matters

This is a special board meeting with only procedural items. The board will approve the agenda and then hold a 60-minute executive session to discuss complaints against an employee and potential litigation. No board action is expected after the session, and the meeting will adjourn.

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