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Residents, students and coaches urge Lake Stevens School Board to reconsider non‑renewal of coach
Summary
At the March 26 board meeting, 28 speakers — including current and former students, parents, coaches and community members — urged the Lake Stevens School Board to reverse its decision not to renew coach Andy Knutson’s contract, sharing personal accounts of his impact. No board action was taken.
At the Lake Stevens School District Board meeting on March 26, 2025, 28 community members used the public‑comment period to urge the board to reconsider its decision not to renew the coaching contract of Andy Knutson.
Speakers included current and former students, parents, community members, coaches and colleagues who described Mr. Knutson’s influence on athletics, academic support and student development. Those speakers shared personal anecdotes about his mentorship and asked the board to reopen or revisit the personnel decision.
President Taylor opened and closed the public‑comment period; the board did not take formal action on the matter during the meeting.
The comments were heard during the public‑comment segment of a regular board meeting that otherwise proceeded with routine business and approvals. The transcript does not record any formal response from the board that changed or reversed the non‑renewal at that meeting.
