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Parents, students and teachers urge Lake Washington board to preserve music and choir programs
Summary
More than a dozen parents, students and music teachers told the Lake Washington School Board during public comment that proposed program reductions and the shift to a six‑period day threaten access to music, choir and performing arts; speakers asked the district to reopen elective registration and clarify CTE credit messaging.
Dozens of parents, students, alumni and music educators urged the Lake Washington School Board Monday to reverse or mitigate cuts to performing arts programs and to improve district communication about Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit for music.
Sarah Hauserman, president of the Juanita High School Performing Arts Booster Club, told the board that the district’s move to a six‑period day has prompted students to drop performing arts classes and that district materials have not clearly communicated that four years of participation in music counts for CTE credit. She asked for consistent, districtwide messaging, updated website materials, and a window for students to revise elective choices after receiving corrected information.
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