Proposed Bond Measure Fails; Board Calls for Further Engagement 

In the February 11 Special Election bond measure to fund projects related to safety, security and high school overcrowding, 49.25% of ballots cast approved Proposition 1; 50.75% of ballots cast rejected the measure. The bond proposal required 60% approval in order to pass. King County Elections shared the certified results on Friday, February 21. 

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing safe, modern and exceptional learning spaces for every Issaquah student,” Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick said in a message to the community on February 12. “While our district still has an immediate need to ease overcrowding in our high schools and ensure safety, the district will consider and review all viable solutions.” 

In case you missed Tow-Yick's message about the bond and next steps, it’s available on our website.  

The School Board discussed the bond and next steps during its February 13 meeting. Board members voted to repeal their earlier decision to run a Capital Levy on the April 2025 ballot. To hear the board’s discussion, watch the February 13 board meeting on our YouTube Channel or learn more in the School Board Recap. 

The district received more than 30 applications for the new Capital Projects Oversight Committee. We will share additional details about the committee soon.