The Bellevue teachers’ union announced a strike against the Bellevue School District starting Tuesday, September 2.  Because of the strike, all District schools are closed until further notice. 

We regret the union's decision and the disruption it will cause.  Public employee strikes are illegal in Washington, but the union has nonetheless called the strike to apply pressure on the District in collective bargaining.  Negotiations continue with the assistance of a mediator from the Public Employment Relations Commission.  Information about the issues in dispute and the District's contract proposals can be found on the District website. 

This information will be updated regularly.  In addition to visting our website you can also get updates by checking:

o        24 Hour Newsline, (425) 456 - 4111 (recorded message)

o        Sign up for BSD E-mail Notification at: http://www.bsd405.org/districtnotification

o        Local news stations 

  
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Will there be childcare?

Children already enrolled in the District’s childcare program may sign up for fee-supported services at their regular sites.  Full-day Head Start will also be on its regular schedule.  Half-day pre-school and half-day Head Start is cancelled.  Additional childcare options are available.  Use the following links to access information on services provided by: City of Bellevue and Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue; Bellevue Family YMCA; Jubilee REACH Center 

Will there be school sports?

School sports and related practices will continue on their regular schedules.  Practices will occur at the same times they would occur if schools were in session.  No special practices schedules will be permitted.

Will community groups be able to use District facilities and fields?
Community use of District facilities and athletic fields will continue for the time being.