We’ve been in limbo since last fall, when state budget shortfalls became really apparent. That uncertainty, about how much money we may or may not get from the state, what that means in terms of budgets and from there, the impacts on people, is tough on so many people. Certainly, it's hardest on anyone whose job is more likely to be on the list of those that could go away, like first year teachers. It's hard on their colleagues, who care about them. It's hard on parents who worry about programs their students rely on. I could go on.

The point is, being in this information limbo is the toughest part. We just don't know what will finally happen. That's one reason for this blog - to provide information when we can get it, to help dispel rumors that aren't true and confirm what is true. It won't get us answers where none exist yet - like what the final state budget will be or what the final district budget will be. But an information vaccuum has a tendency to get filled and too often it is filled with information that is wrong and scary both.

The other reason for this blog is to create a place where we as a community including parents, staff, students and anyone interested in Lake Washington School District can work together to find ways to make sure that budget issues don't derail our efforts to provide a high quality public school education.

Please come back often with your questions and your ideas.