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Lake Washington School District #414 public meetings in 2023

38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Sat Dec 9, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board holds all-day governance training session

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session focused entirely on school board governance training. Outside consultants will provide training on Coherent Governance, and the board will identify areas for continued development. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board votes to investigate Director Mark Stuart over policy violations

The Lake Washington School District Board held a special meeting and voted to open a formal investigation into Board Director Mark Stuart's conduct, related to potential violations of Board Policy and the Revised Codes of Washington. The board emphasized this is not a finding of wrongdoing, but a step to gather accurate facts via an outside investigator. Director Stuart abstained from the vote.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board hears 38 public comments on Israel/Palestine, antisemitism, Islamophobia

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting, which includes a 30-minute public comment period with 38 speakers signed up to address topics such as the Israel/Palestine conflict, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and student safety. The board will also take action on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a human resources report, an out-of-endorsement waiver, donations totaling $90,312.65, and a contract amendment for the Finn Hill Middle School Addition.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to discuss legislative conference and update community policies

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss attending the 2024 WASA/WSSDA/WASBO Legislative Conference and Day on the Hill, and to begin updating two board policies (OE-3 and OE-9) on community stakeholder treatment and communication. The meeting is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board holds closed session on personnel and legal matters

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on November 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The only substantive item is a 60-minute executive session to discuss complaints against an employee and potential litigation. No board action is expected after the closed session, and the meeting will adjourn immediately afterward.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board approves consent agenda with donations, curriculum, and policy reports

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met on November 20, 2023, to handle routine business. The board approved the consent agenda, which included accepting donations totaling $60,456.09, adopting new instructional materials, and approving monitoring reports for financial administration and asset protection. Public comments focused on concerns about antisemitism, Islamophobia, and heating problems at Alcott Elementary.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to discuss Building Excellence Plan update and high school day evaluation

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss two main topics: an update to the Building Excellence Plan, including projects, timing, and funding, and an update on the evaluation of the 7-period high school day. The board will provide direction on the long-term construction funding plan and receive an informational update on the high school day evaluation process.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board discusses legislative priorities and inclusionary practices

The Board of Directors will hold a study session to review a draft of the 2024 Legislative Priorities. Additionally, Deputy Superintendents will provide an update on the implementation and professional learning regarding inclusionary practices.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to hear public comments on antisemitism and Evergreen athletic field

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting, including public comments on antisemitism and the Evergreen Middle School athletic field, and will vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, HR reports, conditional certificates, donations, schedule changes, and financial planning policy updates. The board also recognized itself as a 'Board of Distinction' and tabled a board compensation resolution to a later meeting.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board reviews K-8 highly capable program and draft sustainability policy

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss two topics: an update on the K-8 Highly Capable Program Review and a draft sustainability policy. The board will provide input on the program review and give direction on next steps for the sustainability policy. No formal votes are scheduled.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to approve $1.7M in school construction change orders

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including construction change orders for three elementary school addition projects totaling over $1.7 million, as well as vouchers, minutes, and a donation. Public comments will be heard on topics such as Evergreen athletic field conditions, class size, and facilities.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board approves consent agenda with donations, HR reports, and policy updates

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes vouchers, meeting minutes, human resources reports, an out-of-endorsement teaching waiver, donations, interdistrict agreements, and policy updates. The board also acknowledged the land and committed to supporting native students. No public comments were received for this meeting.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to discuss long-term space needs and construction funding

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss the Building Excellence Plan, covering long-range space and capacity needs, construction/project planning, and funding options. The board will provide feedback on construction planning and funding, but no final decisions are expected at this study session.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board holds virtual student sustainability linkage session

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting for a study session focused on a Virtual Student Sustainability Linkage. The agenda includes opening and closing procedural items, with the main topic being a discussion and information item related to the district's OE-09 Sustainability goal. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

Tue Sep 26, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board holds student sustainability linkage session

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting for a study session focused on student sustainability. The agenda includes opening and closing procedural items, with the main topic being a discussion on the Virtual Student Sustainability Linkage. This appears to be an informational session rather than a decision-making meeting.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board approves consent agenda, donations, and monitoring reports

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met on September 11, 2023, to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, accepting donations, and approving monitoring reports. The board also discussed the Student Services Program update and WSSDA legislative priorities. The meeting included public comments on community resources and transportation sustainability.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review long-term space needs and construction funding options

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss the Building Excellence Plan, focusing on long-range space and capacity needs, construction/project planning, and funding options. Superintendent Holmen will present information, and the board will provide feedback on proposed options and next steps. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no formal votes expected.

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Sat Sep 9, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board reviews technology, policy, budget, and meeting structure

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding an extended study session to discuss technology and network systems, review updates to policies on digital/social media conduct and board committees, plan the board's budget for 2023-24, and consider changes to the structure of board meetings. These are discussion and information items, not final decisions.

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Mon Aug 21, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board adopts 2023-24 budget, discusses school safety and sustainability

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will vote to adopt the 2023-24 budget via Resolution No. 2357, following a public hearing. The board will also discuss the Community Resource Officer Program and receive a Sustainability Committee policy update. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, a human resources report, conditional teaching certificates, and a donation for playground equipment.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review strategic planning policy and timeline

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review policy related to strategic planning and provide feedback on the plan to update the LWSD Strategic Plan. The board will discuss the timeline, process, and its role in the strategic plan process. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with procedural opening and closing items.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board approves $4.48M Finn Hill Middle School addition contract amendment

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including vouchers, minutes, and personnel actions. The most significant item is a $4,482,479 contract amendment for the Finn Hill Middle School Addition project. The board also recognizes a director and hears public comments on various topics.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board elects new officers, approves consent agenda and donations

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors held its regular meeting on June 20, 2023, electing new officers (president, vice president, legislative representative) and approving a consent agenda that included vouchers, minutes, HR reports, and donations. The board also recognized Juneteenth as a formal holiday and heard public comments on various topics.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to approve $11M+ in construction contracts for three middle school additions

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes authorizing initial construction contracts for additions at Finn Hill, Kirkland, and Redmond Middle Schools, totaling over $11 million. The board will also recognize PTSA scholarship recipients and hear public comments on various topics.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review draft 2023-24 budget at study session

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive preliminary information on the draft 2023-24 budget. Superintendent Holmen and Associate Superintendent Barbara Posthumus will present spending increases and decreases aligned with the district's strategic direction. The board will ask questions and provide feedback on budget development. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information item, with no final decisions expected.

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Mon May 22, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to approve consent agenda, including KingCo and WIAA athletic authority delegations

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, recognizing award recipients, and hearing public comments. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes delegating athletic authority to KingCo and WIAA for 2023-24, approving the human resources report, out-of-endorsement teacher assignments, and adjusting adult meal prices.

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Mon May 8, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board approves reduced staffing resolution for 2023-24

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met on May 8, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included a resolution directing the superintendent to implement reduced staffing for the 2023-24 school year due to declining enrollment. The board also approved April 2023 vouchers, meeting minutes, a human resources report, out-of-endorsement teaching assignments, conditional certificates for four school counselors, and two donations totaling $19,785.30. The meeting included a 60-minute executive session on potential litigation and a public comment period with 22 in-person, 4 virtual, and 5 written comments on topics such as inclusion, health room hours, and making Eid a school holiday.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board hears public comments on choir, SROs, start times

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting, which includes recognitions, public comments, and a consent agenda. The board will hear public comments on topics including choir programs, school safety (SRO program), school start times, and health room hours. The consent agenda includes approval of March 2023 vouchers, meeting minutes, a human resources report, out-of-endorsement teacher assignments, donations, and Extended Day program fees.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review proposed policy changes on digital media, legislative roles, and more

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss recommended changes to several board policies. President Bliesner will lead the discussion, and the board will identify specific policies and components needing updates. Any changes will later go through first and second readings at board meetings for formal action.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to redirect construction levy funds to rebuild Rockwell Elementary

The Lake Washington School District Board held a special meeting to consider and adopt Resolution No. 2345, which redirects proceeds from the 2019 and 2022 construction levies to fund a remodel or rebuild of Rockwell Elementary instead of a new school on the Redmond Elementary campus. The board also approved the agenda, a board summary for a monitoring report, and discussed a first reading of a monitoring report on the district's mission.

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Mon Mar 27, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review student representative program and recommend changes

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss the Student Representatives to the Board program. Directors Choi and Laliberte, along with student representatives Shivani Sama and Evan Kurtz, will share highlights and reflections, and recommend changes to recruitment, experience, and expectations. The board will receive information and share ideas for improving the program.

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Mon Mar 27, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

LWSD board hears public comments on Quest science, SRVOS closure

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to hear public comments on several topics, including the removal of science from the Middle School Quest program, the closure of the Sammamish River Valley Online School (SRVOS), and other issues. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving February 2023 vouchers, minutes, a human resources report, conditional certificates, an out-of-endorsement assignment, donations, and a fee increase for early entrance kindergarten evaluations.

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Fri Mar 24, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board holds extended study session on policies, budget, facilities

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors held a three-day extended study session at Suncadia Resort to review and discuss policies, including updates to R-2 and OE-11, a sustainability policy, and enrollment, facilities, and budget matters. The session was not broadcast. Two planned topics—Sustainability Policy and Board Budget—were not discussed during the session.

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Mon Mar 6, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review enrollment forecasts and 2022 construction levy projects

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive information on updated enrollment projections from demographer Flo Analytics and an update on 2022 Construction Levy projects. The board will provide guidance to the Superintendent regarding the levy projects in light of changed enrollment forecasts. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with no formal votes scheduled.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School start times committee recommendation presented to board

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to receive data and a recommendation from the start time committee regarding two proposed school start time options. Deputy Superintendent Scott Beebe will present the committee's recommendation and outline next steps. The board will discuss the recommendation and share their values, but no final decision is expected at this session.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to vote on nurse pay raise, school plans, and donations

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a memorandum of understanding giving school nurses an average 11.1% wage increase, approval of 2022-23 school improvement plans, and acceptance of donations totaling $30,142.60. The board will also hear public comments on topics such as choir at Kamiakin Middle School, the grievance process, and sustainability.

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Sat Feb 4, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

School board studies sustainability efforts and policy updates

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding an extended study session to discuss sustainability efforts across the district. The board will review information from the superintendent and community input, and consider policy updates related to sustainability. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no formal decisions expected.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board to review annual budget process and long-term financial planning

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss the annual budget process and long-term financial planning. Superintendent Holmen and Associate Superintendent Barbara Posthumus will present information on aligning revenue and expenditures with board expectations, and how community input will be incorporated. The board will receive updates and provide feedback on budget development values.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025

Board approves 2022-2025 Trades Council contract with 11.7% wage increase

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Trades Bargaining Council, which covers bus drivers, para educators, custodians, and trades workers. The agreement includes an average 11.7% wage increase for 2022-2023, plus smaller increases in subsequent years, and adds Juneteenth as a paid holiday. The board also accepts donations totaling $105,421.53 for various school programs. Public comment focused on sustainability and climate action, with many speakers urging the district to adopt a sustainability policy and become carbon neutral by 2030.

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