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Lake Stevens board certifies 2026 excess property taxes, approves consent agenda and accepts public‑works projects
Summary
The Lake Stevens School District board unanimously approved its consent agenda, certified 2026 excess property taxes via Resolution No. 22‑25, approved several out‑of‑state student travel requests and granted final acceptance to multiple public works projects during its Nov. 12 meeting.
The Lake Stevens School District Board of Directors unanimously approved a series of routine actions at its Nov. 12 regular meeting, including certification of 2026 excess property taxes, approval of the consent agenda and final acceptance of completed public works projects.
Director Paul Lund moved to approve Resolution No. 22‑25, which certifies the district’s 2026 excess property taxes for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Capital Projects Fund; Director David Iseminger seconded and the board approved the resolution by roll call vote. The minutes record the vote as unanimous among members present.
The board also approved the consent agenda, which covered November 2025 vouchers and invoices (warrants numbered 318905–319068) totaling $2,094,198.11, additional warrants totaling $3,954.48, comp and retail tax vouchers totaling $2,631.16, and payroll items including the Oct. 31, 2025 payroll for $13,494,702.82. Personnel actions included multiple certified and classified hires and co‑curricular approvals. The consent motion was made by Director Vildan Kirby and seconded by Director Lund and was approved unanimously.
Separately, the board approved travel for approximately 15 students to attend the Tri‑State High School Wrestling Tournament in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Dec. 18–20, 2025 (motion by Director Lund, seconded by Director Kirby). The board also voted to grant final acceptance for several public works contracts, including replacement of flooring at Highland Elementary (contractor: J&A Interior/Extra Pros LLC), replacement of a gym curtain assembly at Cavelero Mid‑High School (NWAP), and replacement of a window at the Early Learning Center (Pacific Glass and Door); facilities staff reported that punch‑list items were completed and required documentation had been received.
All recorded motions at the meeting passed unanimously among the directors present: President Taylor, Directors Paul Lund, David Iseminger and Vildan Kirby. Director Nina Hanson was noted as absent.
The board’s consent packet and voucher lists, as well as the signed Resolution No. 22‑25, were included as exhibits in the meeting materials.
