PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 10, 2016
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Michael Ward
Riverview School District
425-844-4528/wardmi@riverview.wednet.edu
Leslie Cohan Shattuck
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
425-739-8236/leslie.cohan@lwtech.edu
RIVERVIEW ACQUIRES LAKE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PROPERTY IN DUVALL
Duvall, Wash. – The Riverview School District has purchased 10 acres of property, formerly
owned by Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), in Duvall, Washington. The sale has been
unanimously approved by the LWTech Board of Trustees and the Riverview School District Board of
Directors.
This purchase culminates approximately two months of negotiations between the organizations,
with the purchase price of the property, located at 14110 – 268th Avenue N.E., totaling $1.9 million. As
significant growth continues to occur within Riverview at the elementary school level, the district
indicates the property is slated to be used to build a fourth elementary school, with two existing school
sites, Cherry Valley Elementary and Stillwater Elementary, already close to full capacity.
“This is a win-win for LWTech and the Riverview School District,” said Dr. Amy Morrison
Goings, president of Lake Washington Institute of Technology. “As our college continues to try and fill
the funding gaps from state cuts to community and technical colleges, the sale of the Duvall property will
help us invest in new programs and respond to industry and community educational needs. We’re pleased
that this property will help the school district serve its growing community.”
Riverview Superintendent Dr. Anthony L. Smith states that he could not be more excited for the
District to acquire this property. “I am elated about this acquisition. Bigger expanses of property within
urban growth boundaries are becoming scarce. That we could come up with a fair arrangement for the
Riverview School District, resulting in this purchase, is significant. I look forward to the potential of a
fourth elementary school at this location in the future.”
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About Lake Washington Institute of Technology:
As the only public institute of technology in Washington state, Lake Washington Institute of
Technology (LWTech) provides students with the latest cutting edge skills relevant to today’s workplace.
LWTech offers three bachelor’s degrees, 40 associate degrees and 83 professional certificates in 50 areas
of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
About Riverview School District:
Riverview School District, located thirty miles east of Seattle in the beautiful lower Snoqualmie
Valley, encompasses the communities of Carnation, Duvall, and surrounding areas of eastern King
County. The area's quiet charm and friendly ways, combined with easy access to the urban amenities of
Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville and Issaquah, make it one of the most desirable places to live in
the Puget Sound Metropolitan Region. The District covers approximately 250 square miles and serves
more than 3,200 students.
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