Legal Notices

The Issaquah School District is asking voters to consider a $642.3 million bond measure on the November General Election ballot. If approved, the funding would be used to upgrade safety and security districtwide, for projects that will increase efficiency and modernize our schools and facilities districtwide, to complete the fourth high school and to expand our career preparation programs districtwide.

Any jurisdiction that is proposing a levy or bond measure to the voters must ask for volunteers to serve on the "pro" and "con" committees, then appoint up to three members for each committee. The two committees are responsible for preparing the statements in favor of and in opposition to the ballot measure. While each committee consists of three individuals whose names will be printed with the statement, King County notes that the committees can have an unlimited number of people assist them in preparing the statements. Each committee must also designate a spokesperson to communicate with King County Elections about the materials for the voters’ pamphlet.

To read more about the proposed bond measure, review the presentation given at the May 23 School Board meeting or visit the Bond Advisory Committee webpage.

The pro and con statements must be received by King County Elections from the respective committees by August 13, with the rebuttal statements (if any) due by August 15. They must be no more than 200 words and no more than four paragraphs. Rebuttal statements are limited to 75 words and no more than two paragraphs. For further details, refer to the King County Jurisdiction Manual or the King County Local Voters Pamphlet Packet.

If you are interested in serving on either the pro or the con committee for the district’s November bond measure, please apply by 5 p.m. on July 3. Please include your name, address, email and phone number, as well as a brief statement about why you would like to serve on one of the committees. Email the information to Martin Turney at turneym@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Each winter and into the summer season, the district finance office prepares a budget for the upcoming school year.

Each summer, the School Board holds a public hearing about the planned budget. That meeting is usually held during the first board meeting of August, with action taken at the second August meeting in time for a board-approved budget to be sent to the Office of Public Instruction in Olympia by August 31.

Any person may attend this public hearing to speak on any aspect of the budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available to anyone by calling 425-837-7024. Board meeting dates are available on line or by calling 425-837-7002. Public notices about budget hearings are also printed annually in local newspapers.

The EPA requires the Issaquah School District to notify the school community that asbestos building materials are present in some buildings. The District has taken steps to provide for safety of students, staff, and parents related to such materials. Asbestos building materials are safe when they are maintained in a stable condition. The District's asbestos management program has been in place since 1988 and consists of surveillance, inspections, response actions, records, and training for maintenance and custodial staff. For a copy of the plan or for more information, please call our Maintenance Supervisor, at 425-837-5052

The Issaquah School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. In order to ensure respect and prevent harm, it is a violation of Regulation 3207 for a student to be harassed, intimidated, or bullied by others in the school community, at school sponsored events, or when such actions create a substantial disruption to the educational process.

If your child feels they have been harassed or bullied, the incident(s) should be reported immediately to a teacher, counselor, or principal. Children bullied on the bus may report information to the Transportation Director. The complete text of Regulation 3207: Prohibition Against Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying, Regulation 3205: Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited, and Regulation 5013: Sexual Harassment Prohibited - Personnel, Volunteers, and Visitors, can be obtained at any school or on the ISD website. Stacy Cho is the Issaquah School District HIB Compliance Officer and can be contacted at 425-837-7109.

District HIB Compliance Officer

Stacy Cho, Assistant Director of Compliance & Student Title IX
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7109

Human Resources

Donna Hood, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7054

District Civil Rights (Title VII) Compliance Officer

Amanda Dorey, Director of Human Resources
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7056

Public Records Officer

Tricia Romo
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7178

Transportation Director

Coleen Xaudaro
805 2nd Avenue SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-837-6324

The 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires all school districts to locate, evaluate and provide services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children between the ages of birth and 21, who may have a disability. If you are concerned about your infant, toddler or preschooler's development or if you have a school-age child or adolescent who is having learning or behavioral difficulties, call the school psychologist at your child's school or contact the Assistant to Director - Special Services at 425-837-7090.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. See complete FERPA details.

Children from households that meet Federal income guidelines are eligible for free or reduced price lunches. Reduced price meals are free to Kindergarten to 3rd Grade and 40¢ for all other grades. To apply for free or reduced price meals the applicant must complete a District Application Form requesting free or reduced price lunches.

Return completed applications to your child's school office or to the Food Service Office. You may also mail your application to Issaquah School District Food Services, May Valley Service Center, 16430 SE May Valley Road, Renton, WA 98059.

In compliance with RCW 28a.642.080 we are committed to fostering an educational environment that is safe and free of discrimination for all students, regardless of gender expression, gender identity, or sex. To that end, the district recognizes the importance of an inclusive approach toward transgender and gender-expansive students with regard to key terms, communication and the use of names and pronouns, student records, confidential health and education information, communication, restroom and locker room use and accessibility, sports and physical education, dress codes, and other school activities, in order to provide these students with an equal opportunity for learning and achievement.

This policy is a component of the district’s responsibility to create and maintain a safe, civil, respectful and inclusive learning community and will be implemented in conjunction with comprehensive training of staff and volunteers.

See Regulation 3211 and 3211P.

If you believe that you or your child have experienced unlawful discrimination or harassment at school based on gender expression, identity, or sex you can discuss your concerns with your child’s principal or with the District’s Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator.

Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator

Stacy Cho, Assistant Director of Compliance & Student Title IX
5150 220^th Ave. SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7109

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Issaquah School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing or by telephone at the District’s administrative office. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding interpretation and translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Dawn Wallace in writing or by telephone.

Human Resources

Donna Hood, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7054

District Civil Rights (Title VII)

Amanda Dorey, Director of Human Resources
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7056

Student Title IX, HIB Coordinator/Nondiscrimination Officer

Stacy Cho, Assistant Director of Compliance
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7109

Staff Title IX Coordinator

Amanda Dorey, Director of Human Resources
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7056

Public Records Officer

Tricia Romo
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7178

Student-Related Issues, Section 504 Coordinator

Noah Westerberg, Director of Counseling & Student Well-Being
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7157

On rare occasions, the District uses chemicals to control weeds and insects, and those occasions are usually during times when school is not in session. Treated areas are clearly marked if pesticides/herbicides are used during school sessions.

If you need to know ahead of time that chemicals will be used at your school, please complete an Integrated Pest Management Pre-Notification Form available here or by calling the Facilities Services Department at 425-837-5050. Send the completed form to our Maintenance Supervisor, 16430 SE May Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98059. If you have questions about this notification process or the District's IPM program, please call the Maintenance Supervisor at 425-837-5052.

Possession of firearms on school property will result in a one year mandatory expulsion, subject to appeal with notification to parents and law enforcement. (RCW 28A.600.420

The District recognizes the importance of public records as the record of the acts of the District and the repository of such information. The public has the right under law to inspect and procure copies of such records with certain exceptions. The public records of the District shall mean any account, voucher or contract dealing with the receipt or disbursement of funds; with acquisition, use or disposal of services or of supplies, materials, equipment or other property; or with any minutes, orders or decisions fixing the personal or property rights, privileges, immunities, duties or obligations of any person or group. 

• Public Records Request District Procedure
• Public Records Request Form

The Puget Sound School Coalition is a group of Puget Sound school districts that collaborates on issues such as land use, planning, impact fees, school construction, school funding, and other projects of mutual interest. The savings achieved by working together to solve issues is very significant in both workforce and money. Puget Sound School Coalition Interlocal Agreement

It is the intent of the Board of Directors of the Issaquah School District that all students, teachers, administrators, and parents have access to and understanding of the state laws and regulations governing student rights, responsibilities and due process. This brochure presents these laws and regulations, along with a summation of district policy

The members of the School Alliance seek to work collaboratively on issues related to public education funding and K-12 programs. School Alliance Interlocal Agreement

It is the policy of the Issaquah School District that there be no discrimination against any student on the basis of sex. In keeping with that policy, the district will not tolerate sexual harassment of or by any of its employees, students, volunteers or parents. Sexual harassment is a violation of the district's rules of conduct for the work place and/or educational setting.

At a minimum sexual harassment recognition and prevention and the elements of this policy will be included in staff, student and regular volunteer orientation. This policy shall be posted in each district building in a place available to staff, students, parents, volunteers and visitors. The policy shall be reproduced in each student, staff, volunteer and parent handbook. Completed text of Regulation 3205 , and for Regulation 5013.

Washington state law (Chapter 4.92 RCW) requires a Standard Tort Claim Form to be submitted when filing a tort claim against the Issaquah School District. Standard Tort Claim forms cannot be submitted electronically (via e-mail or fax) but must be mailed or delivered to the address noted in the forms packet.

Three or four times each year, the district advertises the sale of "surplus" school equipment. This may include such items as worn or outdated computer monitors or CPU's, furniture, books, sporting equipment or musical instruments. These used items are offered for sale at used prices - first to students, other private or public schools, and non-profit organizations supporting young people, then to the public.

The district prints notifications of these sales, including date, time, and location in local newspapers and on the district website. More information about the sales is available at 425-837-7070.

If you are a parent of a student at a school that receives Title I funds, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your child’s classroom teachers, and requires us to give you this information in a timely manner if you ask for it. Specifically, you have the right to ask for the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers:

• Whether the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects they teach.
• Whether OSPI has decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances that have caused OSPI to waive the licensing or qualification criteria.
• The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees.
• Whether any teachers’ aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications. 

If you would like to receive any of this information, please submit your written request to Tricia Romo, Public Records Officer, 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA  98029.

The Issaquah School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in education programs, services, and activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator.

Student Title IX Coordinator

Stacy Cho, Assistant Director of Compliance
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7109

Staff Title IX Coordinator

Amanda Dorey, Director of Human Resources
5150 220^th AVE SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7056

The Issaquah School District is committed to providing access to all individuals visiting our district website, including persons with disabilities. If you cannot access content on our website because of a disability, have questions about content accessibility or technology used by the District, or would like to report problems accessing information on this website, please call 425-837-7004 or email Webmaster and describe the following details in your message:

1. The nature of the accessibility needs
2. The URL (web address) of the content you would like to access
3. Your contact information

We will attempt to provide the information requested and seek to correct any accessibility issues on our website. 

Any person who believes the Issaquah School District has failed to provide reasonable accommodation or discriminated against them because of their disability may discuss their grievance with the District's Director Human Resources who serves as the Compliance Officer within 30 days of the incident. If the individual feels they cannot approach the Compliance Officer because of their involvement in the alleged discrimination, the individual may directly contact the Superintendent of the Issaquah School District before pursuing formal procedures.

The Compliance Officer or designee will attempt to informally resolve the complaint and shall notify the complainant within thirty (30) calendar days of a proposed resolution. If the discussion with the officer or Superintendent does not resolve the issue, the individual may proceed to the formal review procedures of District Regulation 5010. During the course of the informal process, the District will notify complainant of their right to file a formal complaint.

The District's Director of Human Resources may be contacted at 425-837-7060.