Members of the Lake Washington School District board of directors will learn more about the district’s proposed budget for the upcoming school year during a presentation on Aug. 10.

The board will also hear public comment on the challenging budget for the 2009-10 school year.

The district gathered information throughout the school year about the budgeting issues through surveys and public meetings — and has described the information as “invaluable.”

The proposed budget includes $6 million coming to the district from the Federal Stimulus program. While Lake Washington schools is getting a sizable amount from the federal government, the district is getting less money from the state. The district is budgeting less for transportation, a decrease of 2.67 percent, as well as 9.49 percent less for vocational programs in the district.

The directors welcome comments on the proposed budget, which can be sent by e-mail to publiccomments@lwsd.og or by mail to the district at P.O. Box 97039, Redmond, Wa 98073.

Comments submitted will be shared with the superintendent and school board prior to the public hearing on Aug. 10. A copy of the proposed budget can be viewed on the district’s Web site at www.lwsd.org.

More info: Lake Washington School District’s Public Information Office, 425-702-3300.