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Homan listed contributing PTSAs and schools including Blackwell, John Muir, Robert Frost, Redmond Elementary, Norman Rockwell, Englewood and Lake Washington High School. The superintendent said data show placement rates are higher for students and families who use Care Solace compared with seeking mental‑health care independently.

In addition, Homan said a donor organization, OutTeach, has provided an in‑kind donation constructing an outdoor learning project at John Muir Elementary and that OutTeach has connections with the Seahawks. The superintendent thanked donors for the outdoor learning space and the foundation’s ongoing support of student well‑being services.

The board received the donation report as part of the consent/finance materials; no separate vote on donations was recorded other than the routine consent agenda approval on Aug. 4.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 4, 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent presented nearly $130,000 in summer donations from PTSAs and partners, and noted an in‑kind donation from OutTeach constructing an outdoor learning space at John Muir Elementary.","taxTitle","Lake Washington School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",14627,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6134083,"Parent alleges discriminatory placement process in district Accolade program",401,303000,704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa&start=303&end=704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa/thumbnail_303000.jpg","/articles/6134083/Washington/Parent-alleges-discriminatory-placement-process-in-district-Accolade-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6134083-5d45170b159d8db250e6789f39e55778/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491600&Signature=XpSXVO~Rv3ulPh22MTqQuO8AukokTOSs3UO20C0Yd-XLUKex7pSC9JTkWz-N0pislFkFWobJDP7psrrrGrtPxY555iWRz0zxCs0wZDhCsgifVYALMNqnubDj09pVPI1-eWIHN1NowaGkNNPEG201vEVW5TqYDXbY~fpRzpoqt5hDD1z4aCfOsdOBpVjqCH~KE0mjvTc59BfJZEJQayHfzyLmK4vW4KkT5-FaORNCeKUVs0xO4GCi6m7APDHhrGApZHqUMSbxoQAQMEnxwJ6IQM3syo9SL2Crh4yqTgm-tfsEJj6KggHncKwd2yhYOy1YERIT6yuv3N6NUcmPyW10Kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A parent told the Lake Washington School District board Aug. 4 that the district’s Accolade placement committee applied discriminatory or procedurally unfair practices in her child’s placement. Veena Subramani said the committee made a placement decision on June 12 before receiving the student’s COVID‑related test result, which she said did not arrive until at least June 16, and asked the board how it will ensure the committee operates in a “fair, data‑driven and non‑discriminatory way.”

“How can a fair and accurate decision be made…if validity was a formality, not a genuine assessment, and the outcomes may have been predetermined by the committee?” Subramani asked. She requested the board ensure equal opportunity for placement for all students in the Accolade program committee process.

Board members did not respond substantively during the public comment period; the meeting record shows public comment concluded after Subramani’s remarks and no board action or follow‑up direction was recorded on Aug. 4. The board’s public comment protocol notes speakers should not expect a response at the meeting and that issues involving personnel should be attempted with staff before raising them to the board.

The district did not provide additional details about the Accolade program placement process during the meeting record. Subramani’s remarks stood as the lone public comment of the night.","During public comment Aug. 4, Veena Subramani raised concerns that a district placement committee made a placement decision before receiving a key test result, and urged the board to ensure fair, data‑driven processes in the Accolade program committee.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6134088,"Board adopts OE14 indicators to track staff inclusion and student access to less‑restrictive learning",243,1549000,1792000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa&start=1549&end=1792","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa/thumbnail_1549000.jpg","/articles/6134088/Washington/Board-adopts-OE14-indicators-to-track-staff-inclusion-and-student-access-to-lessrestrictive-learning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6134088-644126e5e70007b4ccb649a3417ee1b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491600&Signature=esoTSlyQqVKcWLi9xisvQN9XPq-Qv0rq8CflpLpZZPST8Pa88KWvT5ANARptN5ZsbakTY8mwSyDKhBt1wNaiETVPkuyZz9HLiq3gxl8BRz5~tg81QFvYTb0tksBvp0VH5eXVTnRInNm2X-dmh-BCXlBciKPip75E~QZSrZRjHaICaFnMQzFwej~I-WfRUPnnUhnRtq~FaRY9yESh-cccab06Avl5Dr2hXllHEIF4OZNOgWRYkyporrL4aSbwgBcGVjmEaG42Bd6I7t~EVCA2LQVtRi8qHtj1-Ez7xhyGiNukCWPAis3jXEWf~Zc6T66EFSFbzaQrSLnYaJZ-uQOEiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Washington School District board voted Aug. 4 to adopt revised indicators for OE14, the policy that covers equitable, inclusive and safe work and learning environments. The changes include an aspirational indicator to decrease disproportionality in retention of diverse staff and new student access measures.

Superintendent Dr. Homan summarized the adopted language: OE14.2 will track decreasing disproportionality in retention of diverse staff — an indicator staff described as aspirational and complex given enrollment declines and staff reductions. For OE14.4 the board approved three separate indicators: increased access to less‑restrictive, more inclusive learning environments; students reporting access to courses that align with personal interest; and students reporting access to rigorous courses.

Directors praised engagement from the board’s student representative, James, and the broader discussion that informed the changes. Director Laliberte moved to adopt the proposed indicators, Director Choi seconded, and the board approved the revisions by voice vote.

Staff noted the adoption reflects multi‑year board conversations about retention of diverse staff and inclusionary practices; as an aspirational measure it may require careful work to align with human resources processes for reductions or reassignments.

The board’s action finalizes the second reading of the OE14 indicator changes and places these indicators into the district’s monitoring and reporting cycle.","The board adopted revisions to OE14 indicators Aug. 4, focusing on decreasing disproportionality in retention of diverse staff and expanding student access to less‑restrictive, inclusive learning environments.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6134093,"Board adopts updated Results 3 indicators to measure student agency and inclusion",405,1111000,1516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa&start=1111&end=1516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa/thumbnail_1111000.jpg","/articles/6134093/Washington/Board-adopts-updated-Results-3-indicators-to-measure-student-agency-and-inclusion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6134093-5141b5cc49c31a8b417dc619feb31a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491600&Signature=HlJIwHngaSFxE79AjW5NsC8HvaMn95TA1rpH3zB23lgEB0G2vZg6dACHDs7ZZ~ZbcqrHA4MZyi-pGYg9QbmZ12sibrYNYw91H~gbjRoMHyimINb2VP8DPuofsjvKEd7pRMiDaTAlnajYfgmISVSQ9rxmUMIODKDZSgiLmj-1aVT-35fGy7P0AjWYp6sQSIjh6N4sCa45cQcK0xJKrPZ9a~fWTS2chduJHtsZi5eExjQOvBtPBGczgAgDzNf~9dl30BOs4J1QhsjvRfQhnXGI3taLhjRfAAE7DXFf-kiu9a-epCSYrBG50i3NlHZ1IrHJXpmU~7sA~NgZnBMUaCgHrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Washington School District board voted Aug. 4 to adopt revisions to the district’s Results 3 indicators, adding measures intended to capture student agency, self‑efficacy and inclusive peer learning. Directors approved the change by voice vote after discussion of grade‑level scope.

The adopted changes add district‑developed Panorama survey questions, including an item on staff perceptions that students believe they have the skills to be successful and student‑reported themes from interviews or focus groups that reflect student agency, self‑determination and resiliency. The board also added indicators about students’ ability to participate with peers of various abilities, understanding of differences related to ability, and preparedness to discuss and confront issues related to disability status.

Board members discussed which students should be included in the first reporting cycle. Director Choi asked why some indicators would initially apply only to high school students; staff and trustees said the first phase focuses on high school data because older students can consistently engage with the survey and produce a reliable baseline before expansion. Director Choi and others noted the district’s Panorama self‑efficacy data tends to dip in grade 10 and rebound in grades 11–12; trustees said they may revisit the age/grade scope later depending on results.

Director Stewart moved to adopt the proposed changes; Director Laliberte seconded. The board voted to adopt the indicators (vote recorded as unanimous). Staff indicated these are the first steps in changing how the board evaluates Results 3 and that additional data collection approaches may follow.

The changes shift some reporting from traditional numeric metrics to qualitative themes from student interviews, a change staff described as “a pretty big change” in how the district will collect and use Results 3 data.

Directors and staff framed the revisions as part of a multi‑year effort to improve monitoring and to increase inclusion in reporting on student learning and agency.","The Lake Washington School District board adopted changes to Results 3 indicators Aug. 4, adding student survey items and themes from student interviews; initial reporting will focus on high school students.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6134098,"Lake Washington School Board holds budget hearing; adoption set for Aug. 18 after equity concerns raised",376,805000,1181000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa&start=805&end=1181","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5687623-5bdd61fd0d9c5c17cee6d8b6ae28c2aa/thumbnail_805000.jpg","/articles/6134098/Washington/Lake-Washington-School-Board-holds-budget-hearing-adoption-set-for-Aug-18-after-equity-concerns-raised","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6134098-f28f0c7fa014539a82bf4c967ccd42e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491600&Signature=FNVygQqJ-THu0Mu~t6HMTHc7txHrkZ-g3n3IH7tGEZv1OB4MGOwIU1gLtFGlO9~v9DrTYxmpZF63GTH~hR-iplIX9JMHi7df-3ERGG-4yUCWpd9Os3CGXHjbhoq7aIcGXrFM5m6zn6xOFbom93tLxB6wpoqSFVDjztgvct1be057KFsz2Bxt5WOBw77VvBofNlXMjJtEo1WlgxWmNataZ1gQEhQaTiHKOrd5lpxgndQ-tAAfU8TUu2URkUiVBoixVYojbrtyp7q9ad0Z9Cckt8sRSkrCScFT3Z8l0siaU-3BE1MsOjLsa~rPX~unbQM2b-OhiNw6Qz3j4a5JxYGJ1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Washington School District board held a public hearing Aug. 4 on the proposed 2025–26 budget, hearing one public commenter who urged deeper, school‑level equity analysis; the board told the public it will take formal adoption action at its Aug. 18 meeting under Resolution No. 2410.

Marie Tres Schambach, an incoming fourth‑grade parent at Redmond Elementary, told the board she supports equity analysis broken out by individual schools rather than only districtwide or by primary/secondary groupings. “I urge the board and district’s administration to drill deeper into analysis focusing on enrollment numbers of individual schools and to ensure equity for the analysis to include the student demographics of these…individual schools to help meet the needs of students at high‑need schools,” she said.

Superintendent Dr. Homan and Associate Superintendent Posthumous reminded the board and public that the formal budget document to be adopted is the state F‑195 form and that the board must adopt the budget by resolution as required by state statute. Posthumous said the district posted the draft budget and supplemental sheets online and had not received public questions directed to staff as of the hearing.

The board opened the public hearing, heard Schambach’s comments on disparities she sees at Redmond Elementary — including higher rates of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch, English‑language learners and homelessness, plus facility limitations such as lack of a dedicated science or art room and absence of air conditioning — and then closed the hearing. Board materials state the district will act on the budget and associated tax levies during the Aug. 18 meeting; the record shows the board intends to adopt Resolution No. 2410 at that meeting.

Discussion at the hearing emphasized that the budget package includes required four‑year forecasts and tax levy information. Posthumous said staff has revised and scrubbed the F‑195 document to correct upload errors and will present a meritorious budget award draft at the next meeting. The board did not take the final adoption vote on Aug. 4.

The public hearing complied with the board’s stated process: the district published materials online and reserved action for the next regular meeting. The board invited additional public feedback before the Aug. 18 adoption vote.

The board’s formal adoption of the budget (Resolution No. 2410) is scheduled for the Aug. 18 board meeting; no adoption occurred on Aug. 4.","The Lake Washington School District held a public hearing on its 2025–26 budget; board members heard a parent request deeper school-level equity analysis and were told the formal adoption (Resolution No. 2410) is scheduled for Aug. 18.","actionData","errors"]

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