Community Engagement & Communication With the Board

The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors values meaningful engagement with students, families, staff and the broader community.

Community input is an essential part of effective governance and helps the Board understand perspectives, identify priorities and evaluate the impact of district policies and decisions.

The Board is committed to maintaining open, respectful and transparent communication with the public. Input from the community informs the Board’s work at the policy level, particularly in defining student outcomes, monitoring district performance, and setting expectations for how the district serves its students and families.

The Board also recognizes the importance of clear roles and established processes. While Board members welcome hearing from community members, concerns related to individual students, classrooms, or school operations are best addressed through established school and district procedures. These processes help ensure timely responses, fairness and appropriate resolution at the level closest to the concern.

Community engagement, combined with clear processes and accountability, supports the Board’s commitment to strong governance and continuous improvement across the district.

If you want to…	Best First Step	When to Contact the Board
Share a perspective, idea, or feedback about district priorities	Contact a Board member or provide public comment	At any time
Provide input on district policies or student outcomes	Contact a Board member or participate in public comment	At any time
Resolve a concern about a student, classroom, or school issue	Start with the teacher, then school administration, then district office	Contact the Board only if required as part of a formal appeal process
Ask operational or program-specific questions	Contact your school or the appropriate district department	If the question relates to policy or governance
Appeal a decision through a formal process	Follow the established district appeal procedures	The Board serves as the final decision-maker only when required under those procedures

How to Contact the School Board

Community members may contact the Lake Washington School District Board of Directors in several ways. The Board values hearing from students, families, staff, and the broader community and encourages thoughtful input related to district priorities, policies, and student outcomes.

Email the full board

Community members may contact all Board members by email: boardmembers@lwsd.org

Messages sent to this address are shared with all Board members.

Contact individual Board members

Board members may also be contacted individually:

Name	Email	Phone Number
Lisa Guthrie	SBDistrict2@lwsd.org	425-936-1374
Eric Laliberte	SBDistrict1@lwsd.org	425-936-1336
Angela Meekhof	SBDistrict3@lwsd.org	425-936-1268
Aspen Richter	SBDistrict4@lwsd.org	425-936-1277
Lindsey Yocum	SBDistrict5@lwsd.org	425-936-1279

Submit Public Comment

Community members may provide input during Board meetings through public comment:

Sign up in advance or at the meeting (per Board procedures)
Speak directly to the Board during open session
Provide written comment that will be included in the Board’s meeting materials and the public record

Information about public comment

Mail Correspondence

Written correspondence may be mailed to:

Lake Washington School District
Board of Directors
16250 NE 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98052

Attend a Board Meeting

Board meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity to observe Board discussions and decision-making.