Lake Washington School District #414 public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Study Session
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session focused on internal collaboration and governance training. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Board Study Session
The Lake Washington School District #414 Board will hold a study session to discuss updates to the boundary process. The board will also review and align enrollment policies regarding planning and management.
- Boundary Process Update
- Enrollment Policy Review and Alignment
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors meets to swear in Angela Meekhof and Aspen Richter as new directors and conducts routine business including approving vouchers, minutes, and donations. The board also reviews sustainability program updates and monitoring reports for OE-9, OE-4, and OE-10.
- Swearing-in of Angela Meekhof and Aspen Richter as directors for Districts 3 and 4
- Approval of vouchers for November 2025
- Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025 meetings
- Sustainability program update and monitoring report review (OE-9)
- Board summaries for OE-4 (Personnel Administration) and OE-10 (Learning Environment) monitoring reports
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District Board meets to review multiple monitoring reports on financial planning, personnel administration, and learning environment policies. The board will also consider a resolution on a territory transfer petition and receive a superintendent report on family engagement.
- Transfer Of Territory Petition, Resolution No. 2426
- Monitoring Report: OE-4 Personnel Administration [ACTION]
- Monitoring Report: OE-10 Learning Environment/Treatment of Students [ACTION]
- Board Summary, OE-5 Financial Planning [ACTION]
- King County School Impact Fees, Interlocal Agreement
Board Study Session
The board will hold a study session to discuss the situation and awareness regarding chronic absenteeism. This meeting is focused on the learning environment and treatment of students.
- Discussion of Chronic Absenteeism Situation
- Discussion of Chronic Absenteeism Awareness
Board Study Session
The Lake Washington School District Board holds a study session to discuss three monitoring reports covering financial planning, financial administration, and asset protection. The board also receives a school safety and security update. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- OE-5 Financial Planning Monitoring Report presentation
- OE-6 Financial Administration Monitoring Report presentation
- OE-7 Asset Protection Monitoring Report presentation
- School Safety & Security Update presentation
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District #414 Board will hold a public hearing regarding a transfer of territory. The board is also reviewing resolutions for the Emerson Campus Rebuild and Enlarge Project and several financial and equity monitoring reports.
- Public hearing on Transfer of Territory
- Emerson Campus Rebuild And Enlarge Project: Resolution No. 2424 (New In Lieu Of Modernization)
- Emerson Campus Rebuild And Enlarge Project: Resolution No. 2425 (Alternative Public Works Design-Build Procedure)
- 2026 Legislative Priorities
- Monitoring reports on Financial Planning (OE-5), Financial Administration (OE-6), and Asset Protection (OE-7)
Board Study Session
The Lake Washington School District Board will hold a study session to evaluate plans for a fifth comprehensive high school and review enrollment updates. No votes are expected; this is a discussion item only.
- Evaluation of 5th Comprehensive High School
- Enrollment update presentation
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District board will consider a resolution to temporarily fund Head Start during a federal funding lapse. They will also discuss legislative priorities for 2026 and review monitoring reports on anti-racism, equity, and academic content knowledge.
- Resolution No. 2423 authorizing temporary district funding for Head Start during federal funding lapse
- 2026 Legislative Priorities presentation and draft
- Monitoring report OE-14 on Anti-Racism, Anti-Discrimination, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
- Consent agenda includes final acceptance of additions at Franklin Elementary, Finn Hill Middle, Kirkland Middle, and Redmond Middle schools
- Authorization for directors-elect to attend WSSDA Annual Conference (Resolution No. 2422)
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District board will consider and vote on two resolutions to place replacement levies on the February 2026 ballot: an Educational Programs and Operations Levy (Resolution No. 2411) and a Technology and Capital Projects Levy (Resolution No. 2412). The board will also take action on monitoring reports for facilities (OE-12), technology (OE-13), life and global citizenship skills (R-3), and academic content knowledge (R-2). Consent agenda items include vouchers for September 2025, minutes, HR reports, and contract amendments for Redmond HS and Eastlake HS additions.
- 2026 replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy, Resolution No. 2411 — second reading and approval
- 2026 replacement Technology and Capital Projects Levy, Resolution No. 2412 — second reading and approval
- Redmond HS Addition (Site 85): Amendment No. 2
- Eastlake HS Addition (Site 86): Amendment No. 4
- Monitoring reports: OE-12 Facilities, OE-13 Technology, R-3 Life and Global Citizenship Skills, R-2 Academic Content Knowledge
Board Study Session
The Lake Washington School District Board will hold a study session to review monitoring reports on facilities (OE-12) and technology (OE-13), and receive an update on the Highly Capable program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.
- OE-12 Facilities Monitoring Report presentation and discussion
- OE-13 Technology Monitoring Report presentation and discussion
- Program update on the Highly Capable program, including an alignment summary handout
Board Study Session
The Lake Washington School District Board will hold a study session to discuss legislative priorities and a levy recommendation for 2026. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of legislative priorities for the upcoming session
- Review of a 2026 levy recommendation
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District Board will discuss and present resolutions for the 2026 enrichment levy, capital technology levy, and bond measures. The board will also take action on monitoring reports for student life and global citizenship skills and policy updates. Other items include a program update on student excellence and engagement, a superintendent report on electric school buses, and approval of August vouchers and minutes.
- Levy presentation and first reading of resolutions for 2026 enrichment levy, capital tech levy, and bond measures
- Action on monitoring report R-3: Life and Global Citizenship Skills
- Second read and adoption of policy update OE-10 and superintendent interpretation OE-11
- Superintendent report on Transportation Vehicle Fund and electric school buses
- Approval of August 2025 vouchers and board meeting minutes
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School Board will hold a study session to begin discussing a potential school boundary process in response to the rebuild and enlargement of Rockwell Elementary, scheduled for completion in September 2026. Staff will present enrollment data and capacity projections to help define the scope and timing of any boundary adjustments. The board will also discuss a review of the district's mission and vision statements to align with the LWSD Strategic Framework.
- Initial discussion on a school boundary process due to Rockwell Elementary rebuild and enlargement (completing Sept 2026)
- Review of current and projected enrollment patterns to align students with school capacity
- Board and Superintendent discussion on revising the district's mission and vision statements
- Agreement on roles and responsibilities for the mission/vision revision process
Board Meeting
The board voted to adopt Resolution No. 2410, officially adopting the 2025-26 budget after a public hearing on August 4. Public comments included multiple speakers petitioning to transfer from the Snoqualmie Valley School District to Lake Washington School District. The board also heard a first reading of a policy update to Operational Expectation-10 on learning environment and treatment of students.
- Adopted 2025-26 budget via Resolution No. 2410, which also establishes tax levies for General, Capital Projects, and Debt Service funds.
- Approved 2025-26 Facility Use Fees and a new online software platform (Facilitron); the fee schedule was not viewable at the time of approval and is to be re-approved on Sept. 15.
- Accepted a $12,565.70 donation from Evergreen Middle School PTSA for stipends and PE equipment.
- Approved out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for two teachers: Stephanie Marshall (Library Media at Muir Elementary) and Katherine Brunn (History at Lake Washington High School).
- Heard first reading of policy update to Operational Expectation-10 (Learning Environment/Treatment of Students), with possible action at the Sept. 15 meeting.
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors met to approve several consent agenda items, including construction contracts and fund transfers. The board authorized a significant contract modification for the Eastlake High School Addition and reviewed reports for the Norman Rockwell Elementary School project.
- Contract Amendment No. 3 with Skanska USA for Eastlake High School Addition in the amount of $9,599,338 plus sales tax
- Resolution No. 2408 to deposit $300,000 of capital fund investment earnings into the General Fund for instructional supplies and equipment
- Approval of a value engineering report for Norman Rockwell Elementary School Rebuild and Enlarge with recommendations totaling $600,000
- Acceptance of the constructability review report for the Norman Rockwell Elementary School Rebuild and Enlarge project
- Approval of June 2025 vouchers and the Human Resources Report
Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss the renewal of the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) and Capital Projects levies. The session includes reviewing community survey results and legislative changes to the EP&O levy lid. This discussion is intended to prepare a levy recommendation for a ballot measure in early 2026.
- Discussion of Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) levy renewal
- Discussion of Capital Projects levy renewal
- Review of community survey results
- Review of legislative changes to the EP&O levy lid
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School Board will hear an update from the Levy Advisory Committee, including public polling and feedback on levy scenarios. The board will also discuss the need for a specific policy on enrollment, reviewing current policy and shared values.
- Levy Advisory Committee update with public polling and levy scenario feedback
- Discussion of board policy development related to enrollment
- Presentation by Associate Superintendent Posthumus on levy planning
- Discussion led by Vice President Laliberte and Superintendent Holmen on enrollment policy
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School District Board is approving a consent agenda that includes raising school meal prices for 2025-26, accepting $143,915.74 in donations, and adopting the Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan. Public comments focused on school security staffing and HiCap program concerns.
- School meal prices increase: elementary lunch to $4.50, secondary lunch to $4.75, milk to $0.75
- Donations accepted include $35,000 from Emily Baird and $26,000 from Lake Washington Schools Foundation to reduce student lunch debt
- Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan 2025-2030 adopted for impact fee collection
- Out-of-endorsement assignment waivers approved for 3 teachers at Eastlake HS, Kirkland MS, and Juanita HS
- Public comments raised security staffing cuts at ICS and Emerson HS
Board Meeting
The Board will receive information on student enrollment projections, preliminary budget estimates, and changes in state funding for the 2025-26 school year. They will also discuss community engagement feedback related to budget issues. Additionally, the Board will review and provide feedback on three governing culture policies: GC-2, GC-3, and GC-6.
- 2025-26 Annual Budget and Planning Process: enrollment projections, budget estimates, legislative funding changes, and stakeholder feedback
- Review of Governing Culture policies GC-2 (Governing Commitments), GC-3 (Board Job Description), and GC-6 (Annual Work Plan)
Board Meeting
The Lake Washington School Board will reorganize by electing a board president, vice president, and legislative representative. The board will also recognize outgoing student representatives, award PTSA scholarships, and approve a consent agenda including surplus equipment, a Highline College transition program for students with disabilities, and increased transportation fees for choice school shuttles.
- Election of Lisa Guthrie as Board President and Eric Laliberte as Vice President
- Recognition of 2025 PTSA scholarship recipients, including 14 student and 2 staff scholarships
- Approval of Resolution No. 2407 declaring surplus equipment, books, and vehicles
- Authorization of interlocal agreement with Highline College for Achieve post-secondary transition program for students with disabilities (2025-2026)
- Approval of increased transportation fees for choice school shuttles from $375 to $450 annually
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with theater technicians, adoption of instructional materials like History UnErased and Newsela, and approval of a construction change order for Finn Hill Middle School. The board will also recognize WASA Region 110 award recipients and hear public comments on equitable access, budget cuts, and other topics.
- Approval of IATSE Theater Technicians Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2027 with wage increases of 3.7% in 2024-25
- Adoption of instructional materials including History UnErased ($1,000/site) and Newsela ($16.05-$20.48 per license) for grades 6-12
- Construction Change Order No. 1 for Finn Hill Middle School Addition project with 35 changes (29 additive, 6 deductive)
- Out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for 4 teachers at Juanita Elementary, Mead Elementary, and Eastlake High School
- Public comments scheduled on equitable access, Cascadia College updates, budget cuts, and retaining Jared Carter at JHS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive an update on levy planning, including the impacts of the 2025 legislative session on Educational Programs & Operations and Capital Projects levies. The board will also discuss and provide feedback on a draft of the 2025-26 Annual Work Plan, with adoption scheduled for the June 2 board meeting.
- Levy planning update on 2025 legislative session impacts
- Discussion of 2025-26 Annual Work Plan of the Board
- Board feedback on draft work plan for adoption on June 2
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review and discuss a draft of the 2025-26 Annual Work Plan. The board will provide feedback on the draft, with a final version expected to be adopted at the June 2 board meeting.
- Review of the 2025-26 Annual Work Plan of the Board (discussion and feedback)
- Draft work plan to be adopted at the June 2, 2025 board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School Board will vote on a consent agenda including accepting $114,522.51 in donations from PTSAs and boosters, approving out-of-endorsement teaching assignments for eight teachers, and delegating interscholastic activity authority to WIAA and KingCo for 2025-2026. The board also will hear public comments on sustainability, Head Start, and staffing cuts, and recognize National School Nurse Day.
- Accepting $114,522.51 in donations from PTSAs, booster clubs, and individuals for school programs and supplies
- Approving out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for 8 teachers at Finn Hill MS, Redmond HS, Juanita ES, Kamiakin MS, Eastlake HS, and Lake Washington HS
- Adopting Resolution No. 2397 delegating interschool activity control to WIAA for 2025-2026
- Approving Resolution No. 2399 certifying completion of Redmond High School Addition for state funding
- Public comments on sustainability, Head Start, music programs, and staff/resource cuts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss monitoring for the 2025-26 school year. The board will also receive an update on the activities and experiences of student representatives from the 2024-25 school year.
- Discussion of Results and Operational Expectation Monitoring for 2025-26
- Student Representative reflections and highlights for 2024-25
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School Board will hear 30 public comments, many opposing cuts to music and performing arts programs, especially at Juanita High School. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including $60,008.75 in donations and a first reading of a policy update to lower the required fund balance from 7% to 5%.
- 30 speakers signed up for public comments, with many opposing cuts to music and performing arts programs at JHS
- Consent agenda includes accepting $60,008.75 in donations from PTSAs and booster clubs
- First reading of OE-05 Financial Planning policy update to reduce required fund balance from 7% to 5%
- Approval of out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for 5 teachers for the 2024-25 school year
- Board will approve summaries for monitoring reports R-1 (Mission) and R-2 (Academic Content Knowledge and Skills)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School Board will vote on a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Alliance of Stage Employees (IATSE) for Performing Arts Center Managers, covering 2024-2027. The contract includes wage increases tied to state inflation adjustments, a new job title, added Juneteenth holiday, and increased professional development funds. The board will also approve routine consent agenda items including February 2025 vouchers, meeting minutes, HR reports, teacher assignment waivers, and donations.
- IATSE Performing Arts Center Manager contract vote: 3.7% wage increase for 2024-25, with 0.5% or higher inflation adjustment for following years
- 20 public speakers scheduled on topics including school schedules, HiCap program access, labor negotiations, and boundary adjustments
- Proclamation declaring April 2025 as School Library Month
- Six teachers assigned out-of-endorsement for 2024-25 school year, totaling 5.8 FTE
- Donations accepted: $12,983 to Emily Dickinson Elementary, $27,464 to Peter Kirk Elementary, $26,800 to Rose Hill Elementary, and $4,625 to Ben Rush Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive an update from Deputy Superintendent Scott Beebe. The discussion focuses on shifting from a 7-period to a 6-period high school day and the common high school daily schedule.
- Update on shift from 7-period to 6-period high school day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors will hold an extended study session to discuss budget updates, enrollment trends, and the 2026 levy planning. Members will review a feasibility study regarding a potential 5th comprehensive high school and alternatives for managing high school enrollment. The session also includes a review of the Board's annual work plan and self-assessment.
- Feasibility study on a 5th comprehensive high school and enrollment alternatives
- Budget update noting a projected $11M expenditure reduction needed for 2025-26
- Planning for 2026 Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) and Capital Projects Levies
- Enrollment report showing 30,654 students as of October 1, 2024
- Executive session regarding the performance of a public employee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is holding a joint session with the City of Redmond. The body will discuss current partnerships, school funding, and mutual organizational efforts.
- City of Redmond Comprehensive Plan Update
- School lunch debt
- School start time adjustment
- Budget reductions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes accepting $64,028.62 in donations from PTSAs, approving out-of-endorsement teaching assignments for five teachers, and accepting the annual Building Condition Assessment report. The board will also receive an update on the district's Sustainability Program.
- Accepting $64,028.62 in donations from PTSAs to Ella Baker Elementary, Rachel Carson Elementary, and Eastlake High School
- Approving out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for five teachers at Inglewood Middle, Rose Hill Middle, Eastlake High, and Timberline Middle schools
- Accepting the 2024-2025 Building Condition Assessment report for state Asset Preservation Program compliance
- Proclaiming March 10-14, 2025 as Education Support Professionals Week
- Receiving a Sustainability Program update from Deputy Superintendent Gillingham and Sustainability Manager Hannah Ljunggren
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors will hold a study session to review progress on the goal of ensuring all students are literate by Grade 3. Staff will provide updates on curriculum, instruction, and assessment planning.
- Early Literacy Update regarding Result-2 expectations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors approved several consent agenda items, including a tuition increase for the preschool program. The board also accepted over $138,000 in donations and approved school improvement plans for the 2024-25 year.
- Preschool monthly fee increase from $475 to $525 for the 2025-26 school year
- Acceptance of $138,961.26 in total donations from various PTSAs and booster clubs
- Approval of out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for five teachers for 2024-25
- Approval of 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans (SIP) for all schools
- Approval of January 2025 vouchers and the Human Resources Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to conduct a board self-assessment with a WSSDA consultant, identifying areas of strength and growth. They will also discuss legislative actions and potential collective advocacy. The session is procedural and informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Board self-assessment with WSSDA consultant (8:00-11:00)
- Discussion of legislative considerations and board advocacy (11:00-12:00)
- No rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts on the agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School District Board will vote on consent agenda items including final acceptance and building commissioning reports for additions at Mark Twain, Rose Hill, and Rachel Carson Elementary Schools. The board will also hear public comments and approve routine items such as vouchers, minutes, and a human resources report.
- Final acceptance of Mark Twain Elementary School addition project (Site 14) by BN Builders, Resolution No. 2392
- Final acceptance of Rose Hill Elementary School addition project (Site 15) by M.A. Mortenson Company, Resolution No. 2394
- Building commissioning report acceptance for Rachel Carson Elementary School addition project (Site 52), Resolution No. 2395
- Proclamations designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month and National School Counseling Week
- Public comments on topics including a water refill station request at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss student enrollment projections for the period of 2025-26 to 2034-35. Flo Analytics will present data and methodology based on variables such as birth rates and construction.
- Presentation of 10-year enrollment projections by Flo Analytics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Lake Washington School Board will receive an update on secondary special education, including student qualification data, inclusion metrics, and program development. The discussion will also cover post-secondary considerations and feedback from community listening sessions.
- Update on secondary special education programs and services
- Data on student qualification and placement
- Metrics for evaluating inclusionary practices
- Review of community listening session input
- Discussion of post-secondary transition considerations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 1999- 2025
The Board of Directors met to approve a consent agenda including personnel waivers and financial reports. The board also accepted several monetary donations for school classrooms and student activities.
- Accepted $72,248.40 in total donations, including $30,148.40 for Wilder Elementary and $13,415 for Margaret Mead Elementary
- Approved out-of-endorsement assignment waivers for five teachers for the 2024-25 school year
- Approved conditional certificates for two employees at Muir Elementary and McAuliffe Elementary
- Approved the Board Summary for OE-6 Financial Administration
- Public comments were heard regarding HiCap student identification and pickleball on tennis courts