Lake Washington School District #414 public meetings in 2021
41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board will hold a remote meeting on December 6, 2021, to administer oaths to newly elected directors, reorganize by electing a legislative representative, and approve a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving November 2021 vouchers, minutes, a human resources report, schedule changes, and appointments to pro/con committees for the February 2022 levy propositions. The board will also accept donations over $5,000 and hear public comments.
- Oath of office for Mark Stuart (District #4) and Leah Choi (District #3)
- Election of new legislative representative to replace Cassandra Sage
- Approve November 2021 vouchers
- Appoint Lake Washington Citizens Levy Committee (Penny Sweet, Angela Birney, Karen Moran) and Susan Wilkins for pro/con statements on Feb. 2022 levy propositions
- Accept donations: $1,750 to Frost Elementary for memorial bench; $5,551 to McAuliffe Elementary for audio equipment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session on December 6, 2021. The main topic is a discussion of updating indicators for Results-3, Life Skills and Citizenship. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 guidelines and recent noncompliance at board meetings.
- Discussion of Results-3, Life Skills and Citizenship - updating indicators
- Remote meeting due to COVID-19 guidelines and noncompliance
- Live stream available on LWSD website; call-in option: 425-936-2813, Conference ID: 37127
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session on December 4, 2021, at the L.E. Scarr Resource Center in Redmond. The main agenda item is a board self-assessment facilitated by a representative from the Washington State School Directors' Association. The meeting will be held in person with masks required, but future meetings may be remote due to COVID-19 guidance.
- Board self-assessment with WSSDA Director Tricia Lubach
- In-person meeting at 16250 NE 74th St., Redmond, with mask requirement
- Future December and January meetings planned to be remote
- Public can listen via phone: 425-936-2813, Conference ID 37127
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session on November 15, 2021, to discuss two topics: the 2022 legislative priorities and an update on the Inclusionary Practices Pilot. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 guidelines, with public access via live stream or phone.
- Discussion of 2022 Legislative Priorities
- Update on Inclusionary Practices Pilot (attachment: 2021_11_15 Study Session Inclusionary Practices.pdf, 2,550 KB)
- Remote meeting due to COVID-19 guidelines; public can call 425-936-2813, Conference ID 37127
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes adopting new instructional materials, the Human Resources Report, and federal and state remediation program renewal applications. The board will also recognize its 'Board of Distinction' honor and hear public comments.
- Adopt instructional materials including 'Summer of the Mariposas' (Grade 6, Rose Hill Middle School), 'Finding Langston' (Grade 4, Rockwell, $5.19/copy), and 'The Phono-Graphix Method' (PreK-12, $300/kit)
- Approve 2021-22 Federal Perkins Application and District-wide 5-Year Plan (estimated $116,284 initial allocation)
- Approve November 15, 2021 Human Resources Report
- Approve minutes from November 1, 2021 study session and board meeting
- Recognition: LWSD Board named 'Board of Distinction' by WSSDA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session on November 1, 2021, to discuss the board's work plan and 2022 legislative priorities. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 guidelines and will be live-streamed.
- Discussion of 2022 legislative priorities
- Review of board work plan
- Remote meeting due to COVID-19 guidelines
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote meeting on November 1, 2021, due to COVID-19 guidelines. The board will take action on a consent agenda that includes approving October 2021 vouchers, minutes, a Human Resources report, a monitoring report, a collective bargaining agreement, and a property dedication to the City of Redmond. Public comment will be accepted in written or televised form.
- Approve IATSE Theater Manager Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024 with 2% wage increases
- Adopt Resolution No. 2322 to convey ~1.2 acres to City of Redmond for NE 70th Street right-of-way
- Approve October 2021 vouchers
- Approve Human Resources Report
- Approve OE-2 Emergency Superintendent Succession Monitoring Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session on October 18, 2021, to discuss the 2021-22 budget, the board's work plan, and 2022 legislative priorities. The meeting also includes a 30-minute executive session to discuss potential litigation. The board has decided to hold meetings remotely due to recent noncompliance with COVID-19 guidelines.
- Discussion of 2021-22 Budget Update
- Discussion of 2021-22 Board Work Plan
- Discussion of 2022 Legislative Priorities
- Executive session for potential litigation (30 minutes)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board will hold a remote meeting on October 18, 2021, due to COVID-19 guidelines. The main action is adopting Resolution No. 2319 to place a replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy on the February 8, 2022 ballot. The board will also hear a technology update and approve consent agenda items including instructional materials and policy changes.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2319 for EP&O replacement levy (Feb. 8, 2022 election)
- Adopt Policy #2412 on academic acceleration (HB 1599)
- Adopt instructional materials: 'Home Fire' by Kamila Shamsie (10 copies, $15 each) for Lake Washington High School
- Approve Human Resources Report
- Approve minutes from Oct. 4, 2021 study session and board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors met remotely to approve several administrative items, including meeting guidelines and recent minutes. The session also included the approval of renewal applications for state-funded educational programs.
- Approval of 2021-22 Highly Capable Student Program renewal (estimated $1,007,460 in state funds)
- Approval of 2021-22 State Transitional Bilingual Instructional Program renewal
- Approval of September 2021 vouchers
- Approval of October 4, 2021 Human Resources Report
- Update to guidelines for attending board meetings due to COVID-19 protocols
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session to discuss several topics, including a first reading of Policy #2412 on academic acceleration, bond and levy planning, 2022 legislative priorities, and guidelines for public comment. The meeting is being held remotely due to COVID-19 guidelines.
- First reading of Policy #2412, Academic Acceleration, to comply with HB 1599
- Discussion of bond and levy planning
- Discussion of 2022 legislative priorities
- Discussion of guidelines for public comment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors held a remote study session to discuss bond and levy planning. No specific decisions or final votes were recorded in this agenda text.
- Bond and Levy Planning discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session to discuss and review a proposed anti-racism, non-discrimination, equity, and inclusion policy (OE-14) and accompanying resolution, a monitoring report on life skills and citizenship, and bond and levy planning. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Discussion of Resolution No. 2318 and Policy OE-14, Anti-Racism, Non-Discrimination, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
- Discussion of Results-3, Life Skills and Citizenship monitoring report
- Bond and Levy Planning presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes raising adult meal prices and AP exam fees, approving vouchers and minutes, and authorizing interdistrict agreements for Native American education services. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an opening school report.
- Adult lunch price increase from $4.25 to $4.90; breakfast from $2.75 to $3.00 for 2021-22
- AP exam fee increase from $96 to $98 (regular) and $48 to $49 (free/reduced) for 2021-22
- Interdistrict agreements with Bellevue and Northshore school districts for Indian Education program, costing $3,705 and $5,915 respectively
- Approval of August 2021 vouchers and minutes from August 23 and September 7 meetings
- Approval of Human Resources Report for September 13, 2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session to discuss a draft policy on anti-racism, non-discrimination, equity, and inclusion in education (OE-14). The board will review the proposed policy and related resolution, with no formal votes scheduled. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Discussion of OE-14 policy on anti-racism, non-discrimination, equity, and inclusion
- Review of draft policy and resolution attachments
- Remote meeting format due to COVID-19 restrictions
- Public comment via email or phone listening option
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session to discuss and review the draft OE-14 policy on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion, which was previously discussed at the August 23 board meeting. The meeting is procedural and focused on this single policy discussion.
- Discussion of OE-14 Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion policy
- Remote meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions
- Public can listen via phone: 425-936-2813, Conference ID: 37127
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors held a study session to discuss bond and levy planning. The meeting was for informational purposes regarding future district funding plans.
- Bond and Levy Planning discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors met to adopt the 2021-22 district budget via Resolution No. 2317. The meeting also included the second reading and adoption of the OE-14 Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion policy.
- Adoption of the 2021-22 Budget (Resolution No. 2317)
- Adoption of Operational Expectations Policy OE-14 regarding Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion
- Acceptance of $10,708.33 in total donations, including $3,000 for Inglewood Middle School safety cameras
- Presentation of student request to develop carbon emission reduction goals
- Approval of various policy monitoring reports (OE-4, OE-5, OE-6, OE-10, and R-2)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors held a study session to discuss bond and levy planning. This meeting was for informational purposes regarding future planning.
- Bond and Levy Planning discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met to approve various administrative items, including updated personnel indicators and a transfer of InvestEd funds. The meeting also featured a student-led documentary regarding the experiences of students of color.
- Approval of June and July 2021 vouchers
- Updates to OE-4 Personnel Administration indicators for measurable outcomes
- Transfer of approximately $55,000 in InvestEd funds to the Associated Student Body Charitable Fund
- First reading of OE-14, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss the draft language of OE-14, the Anti-Racism, Anti-Discrimination, Equity, and Inclusion in Education policy. The meeting is open to the public with pre-registration required, and will be live-streamed. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is listed as information only.
- Discussion of OE-14 draft equity policy language (version 5, clean copy)
- Public attendance requires pre-registration by emailing Diane Jenkins by 1:00 p.m. on meeting day
- Meeting live-streamed; call-in option available at (425) 936-2813, conference ID 37127
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss bond and levy planning. The meeting is open to the public with pre-registration required, and will be live-streamed. No formal decisions are expected; it is a discussion and planning session.
- Bond and Levy Planning discussion
- Review of Board Stated Values document
- Public attendance requires pre-registration by email
- Meeting live-streamed and available by phone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District board held its annual reorganization, electing a president, vice president, and legislative representative. The board also approved a consent agenda that included a tentative two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Lake Washington Education Association, salary schedules, and updates to financial planning policy indicators.
- Elected board president, vice president, and legislative representative for one-year terms
- Approved tentative LWEA collective bargaining agreement for 2021-2023, ratified by teachers with 97.3% approval
- Approved 2021-22 salary schedules and Human Resources report
- Approved updates to OE-5 Financial Planning reasonable interpretation indicators
- Approved minutes from June 7 and June 21, 2021 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review feedback from equity linkage sessions held in April and May, and to discuss draft policy language (OE-14 Equity). The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal votes scheduled. Public attendance is limited and requires pre-registration due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of feedback from Equity Linkage Session (April/May)
- Discussion of OE-14 Equity draft policy language
- Meeting held in-person at L.E. Scarr Resource Center with pre-registration required
- Meeting live-streamed and available by phone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss the budget and planning process. The agenda includes opening items, the budget discussion, adjournment, and official minutes. This is a study session, so no formal votes are expected.
- Discussion of budget and planning process
- In-person attendance requires pre-registration by emailing Diane Jenkins by 1:00 p.m. on meeting day
- Meeting live-streamed; call-in option available at (425) 936-2813, Conference IE: 37127
- Official minutes to be posted after approval at the June 28, 2021 board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will meet on June 7, 2021, to approve the consent agenda, which includes the 2021-26 Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan, a surplus resolution, and other routine items. The board will also recognize PTSA scholarship recipients and hear public comment.
- Adopt 2021-26 Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan with impact fees of $18,997 per single-family unit and $3,510 per multi-family unit (increases of $3,927 and $809)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2314 declaring equipment, books, and vehicles surplus
- Approve May 2021 vouchers (warrants)
- Approve 2021-22 board meeting schedule
- Accept donations totaling $20,451.50 from PTSAs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on May 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The board will take action on a consent agenda that includes adopting the My Perspectives English Language Arts curriculum for grades 9-12, approving the Human Resources Report, and approving updates to technology and facilities policies. The meeting will also include recognition of National Board Certified Teachers and a public comment period.
- Adoption of My Perspectives ELA curriculum for grades 9-12, with 4,200 student licenses at $135.00 each and 440 teacher licenses at no charge
- Approval of the May 17, 2021 Human Resources Report
- Approval of updates to OE-13 Technology reasonable interpretations and indicators
- Approval of OE-12 Facilities monitoring report
- Recognition of 2019-20 National Board Certified Teachers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive an update on the district's strategic plan. The board will also convene an executive session to review the performance of a public employee. The meeting is open to the public with pre-registration required, and will be live-streamed.
- Strategic Planning Update presentation
- Executive session to review performance of a public employee
- Meeting held in-person at L.E. Scarr Resource Center with pre-registration required
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The board will take action on the consent agenda, which includes approving April 2021 vouchers, minutes from previous meetings, a Human Resources report, and resolutions delegating authority to WIAA and KingCo for athletics. The main non-consent action item is a vote to adopt Amplify English Language Arts curriculum for grades 9-12, following a review process by the Instructional Materials Committee. The meeting will also include recognitions for School Nutrition Employee Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, School Nurse Day, and Arts in Education Month, as well as a public comment period.
- Adoption of Amplify ELA for grades 9-12 (4,200 student licenses at $135 each)
- Approval of April 2021 vouchers
- Approval of minutes from April 19 and April 24 meetings
- Resolution No. 2310 delegating authority to WIAA for 2021-22
- Resolution No. 2311 delegating authority to KingCo Conference for 2021-22
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to conduct a final review of the draft Equity Policy (OE-14) and discuss facilities and school funding. The meeting will be held in person and live-streamed, with a call-in option available.
- Final review of Equity Policy OE-14 (draft attached)
- Discussion on facilities and school funding
- Meeting held in-person and live-streamed
- Call-in option: (425) 936-2813, Conference IE: 37127
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss a draft equity policy (OE-14) and determine next steps. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person attendance requiring pre-registration and live-streaming available. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.
- Discussion of draft Equity Policy OE-14 (Anti-Racism, Anti-Discrimination, Equity, and Inclusion in Education)
- In-person attendance requires pre-registration via email; live-stream available
- Official minutes from a prior study session to be posted after board approval
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes adopting new instructional materials for grades K-12, approving March 2021 vouchers, and accepting several monitoring reports. The meeting also includes public comment and routine procedural items.
- Adopt MyPerspectives (Savvas/Realize, 2020) for grades 9-12 ELA: 4,200 student and 440 teacher licenses, $135/student license
- Adopt Ready Classroom Mathematics (Curriculum Associates, 2020) for grades K-5: 15,000 student and 880 teacher licenses, $103/student digital access (6 years)
- Adopt Illustrative Mathematics (LearnZillion, 2021) for grades K-5: 15,000 student and 880 teacher licenses, $78/student digital access (6 years) plus $20/student/year consumables
- Adopt Dumplin' (Julie Murphy) and Turtles All the Way Down (John Green) for Juanita High School grade 9, 25-35 copies each
- Approve March 2021 vouchers and Human Resources Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District #414 Board is holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session to consider selecting a site or acquiring real estate by lease or purchase, and the minimum price for sale or lease. No board action will be taken, and the meeting will adjourn after the session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only roll call, the executive session, and adjournment listed.
- Executive session for real estate site selection or acquisition (lease/purchase) and minimum sale/lease price
- Session scheduled for 1.5 hours, no board action to follow
- Meeting convened by Board President Eric Laliberte
- Official minutes to be posted after approval at a later board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss three main topics: an update on the 9-12 English Language Arts (ELA) adoption, a discussion of the Equity Policy and next steps, and the development of the 2021-22 budget. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person attendance by pre-registration and live-streaming available.
- Update on 9-12 English Language Arts (ELA) adoption
- Discussion of Equity Policy and next steps, referencing OE-14 Anti-Racism, Anti-Discrimination, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
- Development of 2021-22 Budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss the adoption of a new elementary math curriculum. The meeting will be held in-person with a live-stream option. The board will also review and approve the official minutes from this session at a future meeting.
- Update on Elementary Math Adoption (discussion/information item)
- Meeting held in-person with live-stream option due to Phase 2 COVID-19 restrictions
- Official minutes to be posted after approval at a future board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting on March 15, 2021. The board will take action on the consent agenda, which includes approving the Human Resources report, adopting instructional materials for various schools, updating policy indicators for communication, and authorizing a construction change order for the Peter Kirk Elementary School rebuild. The meeting is held in-person with limited seating and also live-streamed.
- Adoption of instructional materials including 'The Practice of Statistics' (480 copies, $205 each) for CTE, 'Color Me In' (25 copies, $9.99) for Juanita High School, and other titles for Eastlake High School and middle schools
- Approval of updates to reasonable interpretations and indicators for OE-8 (Communication and Counsel) and OE-9 (Communication and Engagement)
- Authorizes GC/CM Construction Change Order No. 2 for Peter Kirk Elementary School Rebuild and Enlarge Project (Site 09)
- Proclamation declaring April 2021 as School Library Month
- Approval of March 15, 2021 Human Resources Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding its first in-person board meeting since the pandemic began, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. The board will approve the consent agenda, which includes routine items like vouchers, minutes, and a human resources report, as well as adopt new instructional materials and accept donations. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Education Support Professionals Week and a superintendent's report on health and safety guidelines.
- Approval of February 2021 vouchers
- Adoption of instructional materials including 'Gris Grimly's Frankenstein' (Grade 8) and 'I'll Give You the Sun' (Grade 9, $8.79/copy) for Juanita High School
- Acceptance of donations totaling $7,900: $2,500 to Rose Hill Elementary for library books, $1,500 to Inglewood Middle School for virtual band concert, $3,900 to Rose Hill Middle School for InvestED
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2302 authorizing signatures for school construction documents
- Proclamation declaring March 8-12, 2021 as Education Support Professionals Week
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met remotely on February 8, 2021, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included January 2021 vouchers, meeting minutes, a Human Resources report, a monitoring report for OE-3, updates to OE-7 Asset Protection indicators, and 2020-21 School Improvement Plans. Public comment was accepted via email, televised links, or voicemail, with no in-person comments.
- Approved January 2021 vouchers
- Approved updates to OE-7 Asset Protection indicators
- Approved 2020-21 School Improvement Plans for all schools
- Approved Human Resources Report for Feb 8, 2021
- Approved monitoring report for OE-3 Treatment of Community Stakeholders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss social emotional and academic supports for students during the pandemic. The presentation will cover SEL and mental health supports, attendance and grade data, and academic supports. The meeting will be live-streamed due to the pandemic.
- Discussion of SEL and mental health supports
- Review of attendance and grade data
- Academic supports for students
- Approval of official minutes from February 8, 2020 study session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors met to approve various consent agenda items including instructional materials and recent donations. The meeting also included updates on the Return to School Taskforce regarding remote and in-person instruction planning.
- Adoption of instructional materials including 'Sports and Entertainment Marketing' and 'Practical Research: Planning and Design'
- Approval of $50,093.46 in total donations from various groups and PTSAs
- Authorization of WSIPC Interlocal Agreement for document management services
- Approval of December 2020 vouchers
- Acceptance of $25,511.57 donation from Christa McAuliffe PTSA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District board is hosting a TEAMS! Live Event to provide updates on the state of the virus and the district's Pathway Forward plan. Superintendent Dr. Jon Holmen will discuss lessons learned from in-person learning for special needs students, plans for transitioning younger learners to a hybrid model, and considerations for secondary learning models. The event is informational, with community questions to be addressed during the event or in a posted FAQ.
- Update on state of virus as it relates to district efforts
- Lessons learned from in-person learning for students with special needs
- Plans and timelines for transitioning younger learners to in-person/remote model
- Considerations for secondary learning models
- Community questions to be addressed or included in FAQ