Announcements

Strategic planning work proceeds this week, with a work study session prior to the regular School Board meeting as well as a regular session discussion item. The district is creating a three-year strategic plan that will identify specific goals, strategies for reaching those goals, and metrics to measure progress.

At this week’s School Board meeting, staff and board members will continue discussions about the 2023-24 budget process. The recommended reduction for next year is about $9.8 million, with 81% of that amount at the central Administration Building and Operations. A Reduction in Force (RIF) of certificated staff members is not part of the proposed reductions. 

It’s kindergarten registration season! Do you live in the Issaquah School District and have a student who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2023? It’s time to register your student for kindergarten for the fall of 2023!

This year’s Summer School offerings vary based on student need, grade and what the district currently has resources to offer. Please click "read more" to visit our website and see options available for various grade levels.

If you were unable to attend one of the two information sessions earlier this school year regarding FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) and HIV/AIDS curriculum, the curriculum materials will be available to preview in the lobby of the District Administration building during business hours, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily between Wednesday, March 22 to Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

The second meeting of the FLASH Curriculum Committee was held on March 14, 2023. The agenda included a review of teacher survey results​, discussion of proposed curriculum updates​ and consensus decision-making​. Additional information regarding committee recommendations and next steps can be found at the link.

Last week, the School Board received a significant budget update. While a budget reduction is still necessary, it will be smaller than previous projections and discussions indicated. A Reduction in Force (RIF) of certificated staff members is not part of the proposed reductions.

As a reminder, students, families, staff and community members are invited to participate in a ThoughtExchange about the district's draft vision statement, which will be one piece of a three-year strategic plan currently being developed. On March 23, the School Board will discuss the draft vision statement and receive an update about the Strategic Planning process.

We have been developing a three-year strategic plan for the Issaquah School District, using prior and ongoing community feedback and involvement. In today's Community Update video, Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick and School Board President Sydne Mullings share why a vision is an important piece of that plan, and invite you to share your thoughts.