Lake Stevens School District 4

The board discussed the district's PLC goals, which include social-emotional learning, mathematics, and literacy, and received a progress report on the Early Learning Center, including its Level 5 rating. The board approved various financial vouchers, invoices, payroll, and personnel reports, as well as a donation for a school musical. Additionally, the board approved student travel for a national championship, accepted public works projects, and passed a resolution regarding educational specifications for the replacement of Glenwood Elementary School. The Superintendent provided updates on awards and district initiatives, and there was an executive session held to discuss real estate.

The Board meeting included the approval of several items via a consent agenda, such as payroll and invoice payments, personnel reports, and donations. Key action items featured the correction of a resolution number, final acceptance of public works projects, approval of final guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendments for school construction and safety projects, and the authorization of an electrical easement. Presentations were held regarding the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) across elementary schools, progress updates on new elementary school construction and the Glenwood project, and a comprehensive review of the district's budget development timeline, long-term financial outlook, and levy information. The Superintendent also provided an update highlighting the educational value of arts and drama programs.

This Energy Management Plan aims to optimize the building's energy performance and indoor environmental quality through ongoing monitoring of energy consumption, capital upgrade budgeting, occupant surveys, and consolidation of energy project data. It outlines key strategies including detailed energy usage metrics (EUI, WN-EUI), implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) from audit reports, comprehensive occupant awareness initiatives, and training for O&M personnel. The plan is essential for ensuring compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).

The meeting included the recognition of various students from local schools as students of the month and the presentation of APPLE and SACo awards. Decision items addressed included the approval of business and financial vouchers, payroll, personnel reports, and various donations to school departments and PTAs. The board also addressed the final acceptance of public works projects and passed resolutions regarding interim GMP amendments for safety and program improvements, as well as measures concerning the Glenwood Elementary School modernization project and the use of New-in-Lieu replacement for that facility.

The board agenda included various business and financial items, such as the approval of monthly vouchers, personnel reports, and a donation from the Lake Stevens Education Foundation for student meal debt relief. Key action items involved correcting a resolution number for educational specifications, final acceptance of a public works project, and several resolutions related to the New Elementary School Eight Project, including GMP amendments and construction intent. Additional actions featured safety and program improvement project amendments and authorization for an electrical easement. The meeting also included informational updates on PLC progress, educational specifications for the Glenwood Elementary replacement, capital construction, and a preliminary review of the 2026-2027 general fund budget.