Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to recognize and honor all our outstanding teachers who are the heart and soul of education. Thank you, teachers, for working hard each and every day to elevate our students to become successful in school and beyond. We celebrate you today and every day!
One of just 50 schools across the country with this distinction
Redmond, Wash. – Ella Baker Elementary in Redmond has been recognized as a National School of Character. This is the first time a school from Washington state has been recognized with this award. The recognition comes from Character.org, an organization dedicated to empowering people of all ages to practice and model core values.
A teacher at Lake Washington High School (LWHS) is making history. Michael Dawson, history teacher at LWHS, recently received the 2021 Thomas J. and Cameron Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in Washington Schools.
Students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School (Tesla STEM) have some serious business skills. Dozens of students from Tesla STEM competed at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference in Spokane between April 10-13. Six individuals and teams finished in first place.
Redmond, Wash. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced today that five Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students will receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships. Forty-eight students were selected statewide for these awards.
425-936-1250 | cbrenengen@lwsd.org
Mr. Brenengen provides direction and leadership for the Business Services division overseeing budgeting, accounting, payroll and benefits, purchasing and nutrition services. Mr. Brenengen assumes responsibly for enrollment, staffing projections and allocations, and ensures that the fiscal operations and long-term planning support align with the strategic goals of the district.
Business Services Organizational Chart
Brian Buck | Executive Director of Support Services425-936-1102 | bbuck@lwsd.org
Mr. Buck provides overall leadership for the district’s support services, overseeing capital planning, construction and real estate, and ensuring school facilities operate optimally to support students and staff. He assumes responsibility for the development, integration, and implementation of the district’s capital facility plan and policies aligned with district goals and objectives. Mr. Buck assumes responsibility for construction; maintenance; repair and operations; security; environmental issues; and resource conservation management.
Support Services Organizational Chart
425-936-1105 | robertfoster@lwsd.org
Mr. Foster works in collaboration with the executive director to provide leadership for the district’s support services and to implement policies aligned with district goals and objectives. Mr. Foster provides leadership for building and grounds maintenance, custodial operations and transportation services, including warehouse services.
425-936-1132 | dchandler@lwsd.org
Ms. Chandler works in collaboration with the support services director to provide leadership for the district’s transportation services and to implement policies aligned with district goals and objectives. Ms. Chandler provides leadership for student transportation, trips and activities, and fleet maintenance.
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