Community Newsletter - Northshore School District

A N E W S LETTER FOR N O RT H S H O R E S C H O O L DISTRICT FAMILIES & COMMUNITY
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DISTRICT NEWS
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Promises Made, Promises Kept
Update on Planning for New High
School & Grade Reconfiguration 9
PARTNERSHIPS
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Northshore Schools Foundation
Supports Advanced Programs
CALENDAR
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BOARD RECOGNITION
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College Bound Scholarship
KENMORE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S 50-YEAR-OLD CLASSROOMS WERE REPLACED WITH A TWOSTORY INSTRUCTIONAL BUILDING USING FUNDS FROM THE 2010 BOND.
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Promises Made, Promises Kept
An update on the district’s stewardship of funds provided by
taxpayers for the 2010 bond measure
modernize or replace outdated
mechanical, heating and ventilation
systems, carpets, flooring, windows
and roofing at schools districtwide.
The bond has also funded key
infrastructure improvements to
support classroom and school
technology needs, districtwide voice
and data network updates, indoor air
quality improvements and seismic
upgrades.
In February 2010, Northshore voters
showed their continued support for
Northshore schools by approving a
$149.2 million bond to protect our
community’s investment in public
education and provide safe, wellmaintained schools for students and
staff members.
“A well-supported learning
environment is a critical
Over the past three years, bond
funding has allowed the district to
complete substantial renovation
projects at two secondary schools—
Kenmore Junior High School and
Woodinville High School—and
condition for student
achievement and success.”
LARRY FRANCOIS,
Superintendent
Importantly, all district students have
directly benefitted from the facility
and technology improvements made
using 2010 bond funds.
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2010 Bond Key Highlights
SUPERINTENDENT LARRY FRANCOIS
In February 2010, the Northshore
community continued their long
tradition of support for their local
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Major renovation projects at 2 secondary schools
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23 Building Modernization Program projects at 10 schools
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21 additional energy efficiency projects at 14 schools
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Small works and code-related projects districtwide
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Technology infrastructure updates to support classrooms/schools
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Pop Keeney visitor bleacher replacement and district field upgrades
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Planning for north/central enrollment growth and additional
portable classrooms for temporary capacity
public schools by passing a $149.2
million bond. In this issue of our
Community magazine, we are
proud to report on the progress we
have made to use these resources
wisely to protect our community’s
investments in their public schools
and create a supportive learning
environment for tens of thousands
of current and future students.
Northshore parents entrust us
with the education of their most
precious possessions. And our
community expects us to be good
stewards of their tax dollars. We
take both of these responsibilities
seriously and work hard every day
to deliver a world class education
with efficiency and accountability.
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“Projects from the 2010 bond are
being completed on time and on
budget. That’s a commitment we
made to our community and one
I’m proud to say we’re successfully
honoring,” said Superintendent Larry
Francois.
The majority of the bond was used to
complete Phase 2 of the renovation at
Woodinville High School and Phase 3
of the renovation at Kenmore Junior
High School.
Building Modernization Program
The second-largest component of the
bond was used to complete projects
as part of the district’s long-range
Building Modernization Program and
small works and code-related projects
of $250,000 or less. Northshore
has over 2 ½ million square feet of
building and classroom space to
maintain. More than 22,000 students,
staff members, volunteers and
parents utilize Northshore classrooms
and buildings daily, which causes
significant wear and tear over time.
“Our facility strategy focuses on
providing facilities that support the
instructional program and provide a
safe and comfortable environment,”
said Evan Ujiiye, Capital Projects
director. “We use a Building
Modernization Program as part of our
long-range facilities plan to protect
While maintenance and
modernization needs far
outweigh what is reasonable
to include in a bond measure,
the district must address
200,000 square feet—
equivalent to four elementary
schools or one comprehensive
high school— per fouryear bond election cycle to
maintain status quo.
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2010 Bond Projects
our community’s investment and
extend the life of our facilities.”
At sites where the facility layout
meets instructional program needs,
failing building system components
such as roofing, heating and
ventilation systems, mechanical
systems, plumbing, lighting and
flooring are replaced to extend the
overall life of the school facility. It
also provides an opportunity for the
district to increase energy efficiency
and reduce the carbon footprint of
buildings. In comparison to 2005,
the district has reduced natural gas
consumption by 23 percent and
electricity by 18 percent.
The district works with outside
consultants to review and rank all
school buildings relative to their
educational programs, physical
condition and building systems.
This information is used by the
Capital Bond Planning Task Force
to determine which projects will be
recommended to the school board
in future bond measures. Every four
years, the district goes out for a bond
to modernize buildings. It is also used
by the district to schedule projects
over the long term.
Using 2010 bond funds to update
heating and ventilation controls,
systems can now be viewed remotely,
reducing costs and increasing
responsiveness to issues. Controls
were updated for energy efficiency
at Bear Creek, Canyon Creek, Crystal
Springs, Lockwood and Shelton
View elementary schools, and entire
Woodinville High School Phase II
$72 m
Kenmore Junior High School Phase III
$25 m
Building Improvement Program
Bear Creek Elementary School
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Cottage Lake Elementary School
Crystal Springs Elementary School
Hollywood Hill Elementary School Leota Junior High School
Lockwood Elementary School
Moorlands Elementary School
Shelton View Elementary School
Woodin Elementary School
$19.8 m
Additional projects through cost savings and state grants
(leveraged by bond) $20 m
Arrowhead Elementary School
Bothell High School
Crystal Springs Elementary School
East Ridge Elementary School
Hollywood Hill Elementary School
Kenmore Elementary School
Kenmore Junior High School
Lockwood Elementary School
Maywood Hills Elementary School
Skyview Junior High School
Sunrise Elementary School
Wellington Elementary School
Westhill Elementary School
Woodmoor Elementary School
Technology Infrastructure Districtwide
Pop Keeney Stadium Renovation and
District Field Projects
Bothell High School tennis courts
Inglemoor High School track
$10 m
$7 m
Small Works and Code-Related Projects
$6.5 m
North End Enrollment Growth
$4.5 m
Administrative Costs
$4.4 m
Total
$149.2 m
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Kenmore Junior High School Phase 3
Quick Facts
Architect: NAC
General Contractor: Korsmo
Cost: $25 million
Completion Date: Winter 2012
Project Size: 47,800 sq. ft.
Project: Construction of an
18-classroom instructional wing,
commons/cafeteria, kitchen and
music and CTE classrooms.
Energy Efficiency: Uses 25% less
energy than state energy code
Jobs created: 50 over three years
THE CAFETERIA/COMMONS AND KITCHEN WERE REBUILT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE
CAMPUS ALONG WITH NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MUSIC AND CTE CLASSROOMS.
The Phase 3 construction project
at Kenmore Junior High School
funded by the 2010 bond renovated
a substantial portion of the half-acentury-old campus. The $25 million
dollar project was completed ontime and on-budget. Fifty jobs were
created over the three years of the
project.
The single-story classrooms located
on the south side of the campus were
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demolished and a two-story academic
wing with 18 classrooms was built
on the north side of the campus
where the old cafeteria stood. Each
classroom is equipped with updated
technology including an interactive
whiteboard and a sound system to
support effective instruction. Wide
interior hallways allow for easy
passage between classes.
A building housing the cafeteria/
commons, kitchen and music, choir
and Career Technical Education (CTE)
classrooms was constructed on the
south side of the campus and serves as
a student hub.
Remodeled buildings were designed
to optimize natural daylight and
improve energy efficiency. The
newly constructed buildings use 25
percent less energy than the current
energy code and building heat loss is
projected to be 12.5 percent better
than the state code. Each dollar saved
through energy efficiencies is a dollar
the district can put back into the
classroom.
Phase 3 also included a new student
drop-off/pickup area, improved field
access and a revised bus drop-off area.
The student courtyard was redone and
lined with covered walkways.
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Woodinville High School Phase 2
Quick Facts
Architect: studio Meng Strazzara
General Contractor: Cornerstone
Cost: $72 million
Completion Date: Winter 2012
Project Size: 148,200 sq. ft.
Project: Construction of a
three-story instructional wing.
Replacement of theater, gym
annex and performing arts
classrooms.
Energy Efficiency: Uses 42% less
energy than state energy code
Jobs created: 156 over three years
THE THREE-STORY INSTRUCTIONAL WING HOUSES 37 GENERAL EDUCATION, NINE SCIENCE,
THREE BUSINESS/COMPUTER AND ONE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS CLASSROOMS.
The Phase 2 remodel at Woodinville
High School included the replacement
of aging classrooms spread across
the campus in a “California style”
design with a three-story instructional
building housing 37 general, nine
science, one health occupations and
three business/computer classrooms
and administration, counseling
and student career services areas.
Classrooms are larger and equipped
with an interactive white board and
a voice amplification system that
improves instruction.
and expand the scope of the project
to replace the gym annex. The Phase
2 remodel project generated 156
construction jobs over the three years
of the project.
Ninety-eight percent of recycled
building materials were used to
complete the project and solar power
panels were installed for increased
energy efficiency. Energy use is 42
percent less than allowed by the state
energy code and the projected heat
loss of the buildings is 21 percent
below the state code.
The project also completed the
soccer field restoration, traffic
circulation improvements, frontage
improvements and the installation of
602 additional school parking spaces.
The old theater and music and
performing arts classrooms were
replaced with a performing arts
building that holds a new 450seat theater and music and drama
classrooms. The $72 million dollar
project was completed on-time and
under-budget, allowing the district to
leverage the economic environment
VIEW OF THE FRONT OF WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FROM THE UPPER PARKING LOT
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DALE LONG, NW ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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heating and ventilation systems
were replaced at Canyon Creek,
Crystal Springs and Shelton View
elementary schools. Central gas boiler
units are more energy efficient and
contribute to quieter classrooms.
Boilers were replaced at Cottage Lake
and Moorlands elementary schools,
and seismic upgrades were made
to the front office at Crystal Springs
Elementary School. Roofing was
replaced at Canyon Creek and Crystal
Springs elementary schools; windows
were replaced at Bear Creek, Crystal
Springs and Lockwood elementary
schools; and flooring was replaced at
Crystal Springs, Hollywood Hill and
Shelton View elementary schools.
Repairs were made to the covered
walkways at Canyon Creek Elementary
School, and improvements were also
made to site and traffic circulation
at Woodin Elementary School. Two
projects, replacement of flooring at
Bear Creek Elementary School and
updates to the heating and ventilation
system controls at Leota Junior High
School, are tentatively scheduled for
completion in 2014.
State Grants
Thanks to the passage of the 2010
bond, the district was able to
leverage these bond dollars to apply
for state job grants and secure an
additional $11 million to invest back
into Northshore schools. Northshore
was awarded these grants based on
increases in energy efficiency, local
funding support through the bond
and whether projects were shovel
ready. These state grants are being
supplemented by $9 million from a
combination of funding from property
Building Modernization Program Projects
School
Heating &
Ventilation
System
Controls
Updates
Heating &
Ventilation
System
Replacement
Building Modernization Projects funded with 2010 bond
Bear Creek
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Canyon Creek
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Lockwood
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Moorlands
Shelton View
Roofing
2014*
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Hollywood Hill
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Flooring/
Casework
$19.8 million
Cottage Lake
Crystal Springs
Boiler
Replacement
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Seismic
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Walkways,
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Woodin
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Energy Efficiency Projects completed or to be completed with bond-leveraged state job grants and overall cost savings
Arrowhead
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Bothell HS 100 Bldg.
Summer ‘13 or ‘14
Crystal Springs Gym
Summer ‘13 or ‘14
East Ridge
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Hollywood Hill
Summer ‘13
Kenmore
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Kenmore JH Gym/Admin
Lockwood Pods/Gym
Maywood Hills Gym
3/Summer ‘13
or ‘14
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Skyview JH
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Wellington
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Westhill
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2014*
Sunrise
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sales, rental income revenue and cost
savings on overall bond projects to
support additional school projects.
Eleven additional projects have
been completed to date using these
funds from grants and cost savings.
The heating and ventilation system
controls were updated at Lockwood
Elementary School; heating and
ventilation systems were replaced at
Arrowhead and Kenmore elementary
schools; windows were replaced at
East Ridge, Lockwood and Wellington
elementary schools; boilers were
replaced at Westhill Elementary
School and the Kenmore Junior High
School gym; and roofing was replaced
at Arrowhead, Sunrise (partial) and
Wellington elementary schools.
Ten additional energy efficiency
projects are tentatively scheduled for
completion in the next year: heating
and ventilation system replacements
at Bothell High School 100 bldg.,
Crystal Springs Elementary School
gym, Lockwood Elementary School
pods/gym, Maywood Hills Elementary
School gym, and Hollywood Hill and
Woodmoor elementary schools;
boiler replacements at the Kenmore
Junior High School administration
building and Skyview Junior High
School; and flooring and roofing
replacements at the Maywood Hills
Elementary School gym.
The bond measure also funded small
works projects under $250,000
and code-related projects. Over
a dozen projects were completed
for fencing, ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act) improvements,
bathroom modifications, portable
relocations to schools in the northern
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DISTRICT ENERGY SAVINGS
ANNUAL UTILITY SAVINGS
$117,699 /year
ANNUAL ELECTRICAL
CONSUMPTION SAVINGS
909,991 kWh/year
Removing 120
GREENHOUSE GASES (CO2) CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)
=
1,793,587 lbs /year
61 lbs /year
NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX)
SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2)
2,064 lbs /year
646 lbs /year
off our local roads + planting 245 acres of
corridor, classroom modifications for
instructional program changes (e.g.
Bothell HS composites program and
Inglemoor HS green design program),
additional science rooms, audio/
visual systems improvements at
Inglemoor High School, modifications
for special needs students and
portable upgrades.
A portion of the bond was used to
replace the field and visitor bleachers
at Pop Keeney Stadium, which had
reached the end of their useful
life, and complete other district
field projects. The tennis courts at
Bothell High School and the track
at Inglemoor High School were
resurfaced. Baseball outfields at
each of the high schools were also
refurbished, redressed and reseeded.
Energy Efficiency
As the district renovates its buildings,
energy efficiencies are made which
will continue to provide a cost
savings over the long term. Efficiency
efforts include replacing outdated
mechanical, heating, ventilation and
air conditioning systems with newer
more efficient models, replacing
old windows and updating manual
heating and ventilation system
controls for remote management.
Annual utility savings for the district
is currently $117,699, which is
equivalent to removing 120 vehicles
from local roads and planting 245
acres of trees. These savings allow
Northshore to put more operational
dollars back into classrooms to
support student learning.
Technology Infrastructure
Technology is an essential component
of the modern-day classroom and
instruction. Ten million dollars
was used to support technology
infrastructure to allow schools to
better handle increased technology
use and reduce school operational
costs.
All instructional spaces were outfitted
with voice amplification and a portion
of the bond was used to install
instructional presentation tools
such as interactive whiteboards and
projectors. Northshore expanded the
wireless network to cover all district
buildings and classroom spaces,
added higher speed connections to
schools to handle increased network
use, and updated firewalls, the Web
filter and other network servers to
handle faster network connections
and more usage. The district also
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built fiber optic connections to
Timbercrest Junior High School and
East Ridge Elementary School, which
are currently leased, and made
adjustments to improve performance
at other schools—all for $1 million
less that projected.
District servers were modernized to a
virtual server system and the 16-yearold telephone system was replaced
with a network-based system that is
more expandable and less expensive
to maintain. It reduces costs for
long-distance and fax services.
Administrative software systems—
fiscal, human resources, student,
timekeeping—were also updated to
improve reliability and save money.
Enrollment Growth
Enrollment in the north and central
corridor of the district has grown
substantially over the last several
years and will continue as more
houses are built. The district has
implemented a variety of shortto mid-term solutions to manage
this growth through boundary
adjustments, program moves, in- and
out-of-district waiver restrictions, but
these schools are now at or nearing
capacity.
The bond also provided funding for
necessary architectural and consulting
services to design facilities to support
projected growth. If the 2014 bond
measure is approved by voters, the
district will be ready to immediately
begin construction of a fourth high
school as a longer-term capacity
solution for north end enrollment
growth and to support grade
reconfiguration.
To help address this growth, the
board used $2 million from the 2010
bond towards the total purchase price
of 61 acres adjacent to Fernwood
Elementary School as a potential
future high school site. Due to the
economic environment, the board
was able to capitalize on lower
property values and purchased the
property in 2012 for much less than
the asking price of a few years prior.
Bond measures provide the critical
funding needed to maintain
Northshore schools over the long
term. The 2010 bond measure
allowed the district to complete
two substantial secondary school
renovation projects, Building
Modernization Program projects at
21 district schools, numerous small
capital projects, field renovations,
technology infrastructure
improvements and planning for north
end enrollment growth.
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“We are maintining our
community’s investment
in their public schools and
assuring that students now
and into the future will
benefit from a well-supported
learning environment that
supports student achievement
and success,”
LARRY FRANCOIS,
Superintendent
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Update on District Planning for a New High School and
Grade Reconfiguration
District will announce community membership opportunities on task forces to plan for new high school and grade
reconfiguration this spring.
Proposed location for a north end high
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P A R T N E R S H I P S
Northshore Schools Foundation Provides Support for
District Advanced Programs
Schools foundation funding initiatives are helping students prepare for postsecondary success.
To be competitive in today’s job market, students need
to complete some type of postsecondary education
which may mean attending college. Students who select
to attend college are better prepared for the rigors of
college-level work through their participation in advanced
courses in high school. Northshore School District strives to
increase the percentage of students completing Advanced
Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and
College in the High School (CHS) courses to help increase
students’ probability of success in college.
The Northshore Schools Foundation provides funding to
the district to help students meet the need to take higher
level courses and be better prepared for college. The
foundation, which supports programs and partnerships
that enhance learning opportunities for all Northshore
students, presented a $29,600 check to the district at the
Jan. 22 school board meeting. A portion of the funds will
be used to support advanced programs in Northshore
schools.
Woodinville and Inglemoor high schools have received
$1,000 from the schools foundation to purchase textbooks
that meet the needs of IB, AP and CHS precalculus and
calculus classes at those schools. The funds will help
increase the number of students able to complete and
earn credits in advanced math in IB, AP and CHS as well
as be prepared to place in advanced level math and/or
engineering courses at a college or university.
“We are honored to support Northshore’s commitment to
expand advanced course work offerings for our students
to challenge themselves,” stated Northshore Schools
Foundation Executive Director Carmin Dalziel. “It is a
priority for the Foundation to ensure that all students
are supported in their personal educational path and our
investment in advanced courses helps achieve that goal.”
College in the High School (CHS) provides college-level
academic courses in high school for qualified high school
students and gives them an opportunity to get a jumpstart on their postsecondary education by offering college
credit. These credits are offered without a cost to the
student’s family.
Northshore is piloting a new University of Washington
(UW) CHS Neurobiology and Addiction science course
at Bothell High School and the $5,000 funding from the
schools foundation will cover a portion of the costs of
student books and workbooks as well as equipment and
supplies. Students will fulfill a third lab science and earn
5 UW credits upon successful completion of the course.
Science is a college entrance requirement for all four-year
universities.
The capacity to offer advanced math classes to more
students has helped contribute to the district being named
to the AP District Honor Roll for the third consecutive
year. Northshore is one of only two school districts in
Washington state and one of 42 in the nation to receive
this honor three years in a row.
Information on the Northshore Schools Foundation
funding initiatives can be found online at
www.NorthshoreSchoolsFoundation.org.
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College Bound Scholarship Helps
Students Attend College for FREE
Eligible families are encouraged to sign their seventh- and/or eighthgraders up for the opportunity to receive free tuition and books at a
state college or university.
APRIL
College Bound Scholarship is a unique opportunity for eligible seventhand eighth-graders to pursue higher education. The state College Bound
Scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and books (at public college rates)
and can be used to attend two- or four-year public colleges or universities,
most independent four-year colleges or one of many private career or
vocational schools in Washington.
MAY
Students are eligible if they meet one of the four income standards
listed below:
• Student is eligible for the federal free and reduced-price lunch
program.
• Student is currently in foster care or a dependent of the state
(automatically eligible to apply).
• Student’s family receives basic food/TANF benefits.
• Student’s family meets income requirements.
Students enroll by:
• Completing an application.
• Taking a pledge to graduate from high school with at least a 2.0
cumulative GPA and to demonstrate good citizenship.
Students will receive the scholarship for free tuition at one of
Washington’s community, technical or four-year colleges, including many
private institutions, if they fulfill the pledge, are admitted to college,
complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet the
income requirement.
Parents, all you have to do is complete the application form with your
child and return it to your child’s counselor by Friday, May 24. Forms
are available from your child’s counselor or online at www.wsac.wa.gov/
PreparingForCollege/CollegeBound. Please contact your child’s counselor
if you have any questions or the Communications Department at
425.408.7670.
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TEACHER WORK DAY
No School
SPRING BREAK
No School
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MEMORIAL DAY
No School
TEACHER WORK DAY
No School
JUNE
19
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*LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Early Dismissal
*Make-up days to be added to the end of
the school year
2013 GRADUATIONS
JUNE 10
NORTHSHORE NETWORKS
3 p.m.
Northshore Performing Arts Center
18125 92nd Ave. N.E.
Bothell, WA 98011
JUNE 12
BOTHELL HIGH SCHOOL
12 p.m.
INGLEMOOR HIGH SCHOOL
3:30 p.m.
Comcast Arena
2000 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98021
SECONDARY ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS
7 p.m.
WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
7 p.m.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation
including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military
status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a
person with a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, in all its employment procedures, training,
programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee
has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Jeff Sherwood, Human Resources
Director, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, (425) 408-7601.
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UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS:
APR 9, 23 / MAY 14, 28 / JUN 11, 25
NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Julia Lacey, District 1
Janet Quinn, District 2
Dawn McCravey, District 3
Sandy Hayes, District 4
Todd Banks, District 5
Larry Francois, Superintendent
Administrative Center
3330 Monte Villa Pkwy.
Bothell, WA 98021-8972
ECRWSS
Residential Customer
Email at: schoolboard@nsd.org
superintendent@nsd.org
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE
NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Contact Communications
425.408.7670 / www.nsd.org
This publication is produced by Northshore School District.
Why are you receiving this newsletter? An estimated 70 percent of the residents within the school district do not
have school-age children in Northshore schools. The purpose of Community, therefore, is to let those members
of the community know about the programs and activities taking place in their Northshore School District. This
publication is not mailed using an address list. Instead, to greatly reduce the cost of postage, we use a bulk mailing
process that has it delivered to every residential customer on each letter carrier’s route.
School Board
Recognizes
Efforts of
Elementary
Principals
The Board of Directors recognized
elementary principals for their efforts
in implementing new elementary
curriculum, developing SMART goals
to accomplish board performance
measures, and working in Network
teams to support each other as
instructional leaders. One of the
hallmarks of a great school is a great
principal. The Northshore School
District is fortunate to have building
leaders who exemplify the current
professional standards as they work
to serve their students, staff and
communities with distinction.
Strengthening
Our
L TO R, BACK ROW: TODD BANKS, SANDY HAYES, JANET QUINN, GARY KEELER, DOUG HALE,
DIANE HUTCHISON, LEW DICKERT, BETHEL SANTOS, DAVID WELLINGTON, JEN BENSON,
PAUL BODNAR, LARRY FRANCOIS. L TO R, FRONT ROW: JILL CRIVELLO, CATHI HACKETT,
ANN MADSEN, JULIA LACEY.
Those honored include Bill Bagnall, Scott Beebe, Jen Benson, Paul Bodnar, Jill
Crivello, Anne Cullum, Lew Dickert, Shelley Habenicht, Cathi Hackett, Doug Hale,
Jesse Harrison, Steve Hopkins, Diane Hutchison, Gary Keeler, Angela Kerr, Ann
Madsen, Pete Misner, Brenda Naish, Annette McNabb, Bethel Santos, Donna Tyo
and David Wellington.
Community
Through
Excellence
in
Education