I am writing this letter on behalf of a highly esteemed colleague and friend of mine, Jackie Pendergrass. Jackie is running for re-election as the president for the Lake Washington School District School Board. She has been an amazing advocate for all our district students for well over the 20 years that she was on the school board. She started out at least 30 years ago volunteering in the school that I was secretary at and became our PTSA president.

Mrs. Pendergrass has had great success as our school board president and board member for more than 20 years. She was, and still is an integral part of increasing our on-time student graduation rate of 90 percent!

Our district, under Jackie’s guidance and years of experience, is a fiscally sound district, exhibiting clean audit reports and the highest bond rating possible.

Her dedication to the students and parents of this community is unsurpassed…attending all school board meetings and study sessions. You have to be present and accounted for to make a difference at this position, and Jackie surpasses all the criteria to meet that challenge, and has benefitted many, many lives throughout her esteemed career. This position is not just about getting a bond passed, it is much more than that. For the sake of all present and incoming students, please vote for Jackie Pendergrass and keep our wonderful school district moving forward!

Linda Paribello

Kirkland

Retired LWSD school secretary