Public input will help determine budget cuts at LWSD

Public input will help determine cuts again this year

Redmond, WA – While the state legislature is still working on the state budget, indications are that K-12 public education will get even less money next year from the state. Estimates of the revenue loss for Lake Washington School District based on current proposals range from $3.6 million to $8.4 million. Cutting that much more from the district budget after last year’s $7.7 million reduction will be difficult.

“Last year’s process really helped us understand community priorities,” said Dr. Chip Kimball, superintendent. “I encourage all citizens, especially parents, to come and weigh in on what is most important for our school district.”

Meeting dates and times:
March 16 – Juanita High School, 7-9 p.m.
March 17 – Rose Hill Jr. High, 4-6 p.m.
March 17 – Lake Washington High School, 7-9 p.m.
March 24 – Redmond High School, 7-9 p.m.
March 25 – Eastlake High School, 7-9 p.m.

By Kathryn Reith, Communications Director, Lake Washington School District