Board Meeting Agendas
June 10, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Executive Session
The Issaquah School Board will hold a special meeting on June 10, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 2.5 hours. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 7:30 PM. Board Directors and Superintendent will meet in person in the ISD Administration Center, 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98029.
The Issaquah School Board and Superintendent Tow-Yick will be present to review the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). This session will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029). This session is expected to last 2.5 hours and end at 7:30 PM.
Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
School Board Meeting
Regular School Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 7:30 PM |
The 6/10/25 regular meeting will be in-person at the District Administration Building, located at 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, and live-streamed on Zoom https://issaquah-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/82407623722 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8240 7623 722 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/live/ousL4hOxngg?feature=share). |
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| 2 | 7:30 PM | Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance | Call to Order |
| 3 | 7:35 PM |
Public Comment This is an opportunity for public comment on items not already scheduled for discussion on the meeting agenda. Public comment is allowed during specific agenda items that are scheduled for possible and anticipated Board action. This includes: Update on Student Representative Program and Monitoring Report - Results 1 Mission Statement. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 4 | 7:40 PM | Approval of Consent Agenda | Consent Agenda Advance Notice |
| 5 | 7:45 PM | Establishment of Regular Agenda | Establish Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 7:50 PM |
Works in Progress - Tow-Yick (OE-8) This is a standing opportunity for the Superintendent to provide a brief status report on various projects and activities in the District. |
Works in Progress Advance Notice |
| 2 | 8:05 PM |
Update on Student Representative Program - Board (GC-12) Introduction of students selected for the 2025-26 school year. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 3 | 8:10 PM |
Budget Update - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration will present a budget update. |
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| 4 | 8:40 PM |
Monitoring Report - Results 1 Mission Statement - Tow-Yick / Hauser (R-1) The Administration will present the monitoring report for Results 1 Mission Statement. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 5 | 9:40 PM |
Announcements and Correspondence - Board (GC-4) This is a standing opportunity for the Board to share announcements and correspondence. |
Announcements Correspondence Advance Notice |
| 6 | 9:45 PM |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics - Board (GC-2) The Board will review/identify topics for future board meeting agendas and other special calendar items, as well as schedule special meetings/work sessions. The Monitoring Report Calendar for the 2025-26 school year is attached for possible action. 2025 WSSDA Annual Conference: November 20-23, 2025 in Seattle, WA |
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| 7 | 9:55 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | — | Vouchers - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | — | Resolution 1240 Capital Facilities Plan 2025 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | |
| 3 | — | Interlocal Agreement with NWESD - Tow-Yick / Turney | |
| 4 | — | Interlocal Agreements with Puget Sound Educational Service District Relife School – Tow-Yick / Bailey / Carver |
6-10-2025 Interlocal Agreement with PSESD Advance Notice |
| 5 | — | Authorization of Summer Athletics Under WIAA Rule 17.10 - Tow-Yick / Kokx | |
| 6 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes Advance Notice 6-10-2025 5-29-2025 Board Meeting Minutes Unofficial |
| 7 | _ | Gifts - Admin. Cabinet | 6-10-2025 Gifts |
| 8 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Contracts (2025-26) |
| 9 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Resignations Retirements Terminations (2024-25) |
| 10 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Supplemental Contracts |
| 11 | — | Classified New Employees (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | Classified New Employees (2025-25) |
| 12 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) |
Previous Meetings
May 29, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Executive Session
The Issaquah School Board will hold a special meeting on May 29, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 60 minutes. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 6:00 PM. Board Directors and ISD Administrators will meet in person in the ISD Administration Center, 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98029. For those who cannot meet in person, a Zoom option will be provided.
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, members of the ISD Administration, and legal counsel will be present to discuss litigation or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). This session is hybrid and will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and via Zoom. This session is expected to last 60 minutes and end at 6:00 PM.
Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 5/29/25 regular meeting will be in-person at the District Administration Building, located at 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, and live-streamed on Zoom https://issaquah-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/81148047480 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 811 4804 7480 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/live/hkyU9txIrOc. |
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| 2 | 6:00 PM | Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance | Call to Order |
| 3 | 6:05 PM |
Public Comment This is an opportunity for public comment on items not already scheduled for discussion on the meeting agenda. Public comment is allowed during specific agenda items that are scheduled for possible and anticipated Board action. These include Update on Student Representative Program and OE-14 Emergency Monitoring. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 4 | 6:20 PM | Approval of Consent Agenda | Consent Agenda Advance Notice |
| 5 | 6:25 PM | Establishment of Regular Agenda | Establish Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:30 PM |
Report Out on the School Board Town Hall - Board The Issaquah School Board held a town hall on May 12, 2025. |
Report Out on School Board Town Hall Advance Notice |
| 2 | 6:40 PM |
Works in Progress - Tow-Yick (OE-8) This is a standing opportunity for the Superintendent to provide a brief status report on various projects and activities in the District. |
Works in Progress Advance Notice |
| 3 | 6:50 PM |
Update on Student Representative Program - Board (GC-12) Introduction of students selected for the 2025-26 school year. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 4 | 7:10 PM |
Capital Projects Update - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins (OE-13) The Administration will present an update on capital projects. |
Capital Projects Update Advance Notice |
| 5 | 7:25 PM |
Structure of Schools Update - Tow-Yick / Bailey / Turney (OE-10) The Administration will provide an update about the structure of schools as a follow up to the February 13 Board meeting and the progress to address capacity concerns at the high school level. |
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| 6 | 7:35 PM |
Personal Technology - Use of Cell Phones – Tow-Yick / Bailey / Kokx / Reynvaan / Mundell The Administration will provide an update on the district’s cell phone expectations. |
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| 7 | 7:50 PM |
Operational Expectation 14 Instructional Program (OE-14) Emergency Monitoring Report - Tow-Yick / Bailey / Carver / Mellish / Kokx / Mundell / Reynvaan Student Advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 8 | 8:20 PM |
Strategic Plan Update – Priority Area 1 Student Well-Being & Priority Area 2 Academic Opportunities – Tow-Yick / Hauser / Carver / Bailey (R-1) The Administration will update the Board on the Strategic Plan – Priority Area 1 Student Well-Being and Priority Area 2 Academic Opportunities. |
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| 9 | 9:00 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:15 PM |
Announcements and Correspondence - Board (GC-4) This is a standing opportunity for the Board to share announcements and correspondence. |
Announcements Correspondence Advance Notice |
| 11 | 9:20 PM |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics - Board (GC-2) The Board will review/identify topics for future board meeting agendas and other special calendar items, as well as schedule special meetings/work sessions. Reminder about June 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting: Original date was June 12, but moved to June 10, due to high school graduation ceremonies. Start time changed to 7:30 PM, due to Executive Session 5:00 – 7:30 PM.
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Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 12 | 9:30 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | — | LHS Boiler Replacement – Authorization to Issue Notice of Intent to Award Contract and Notice to Proceed - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | LHS Boiler Replacement- Authorization to Issue Notice of Intent of Award Contract and Notice to Proceed |
| 2 | — | ISD Bus Charging Stations – Change Order #1 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | ISD Bus Charging Stations - CO No. 1 |
| 3 | — | ISD Transportation HVAC Upgrades – Change Order #1 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | ISD Transportation HVAC Upgrades - CO No. 1 |
| 4 | _ | Grade 12 Civics Curriculum Adoption – Tow-Yick / Bailey / Mellish | |
| 5 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | 5-29-2025 Gifts |
| 6 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes Advance Notice 5-29-2025 |
| 7 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Contracts (2025-26) |
| 8 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Resignations Retirements Terminations (2024-25) |
| 9 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Leaves (2025-26) |
| 10 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | Supplemental Contracts |
| 11 | — | Classified New Employees (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employees (2024-25) |
| 12 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Resignations Retirements Terminations (2024-25) |
May 8, 2025
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Work Study 5:00 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will hold a Work Study in the Administration Center Boardroom from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In April, members of the School Board held engagements with high school student panels. The Board members will share their reflections and learnings.
The work study is open to the public, however there will be no public input and no board action will be taken. Any action resulting from the discussion will take place at a future board meeting.
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 5/8/25 regular meeting will be in-person at the District Administration Building, located at 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, and live-streamed on Zoom (https://issaquah-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/88031132755) or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 880 3113 2755 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/live/kckoRv0PWYA). |
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| 2 | 6:00 PM | Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance | Call to Order |
| 3 | 6:05 PM |
Public Comment Three new pieces of student art will be unveiled and added to the Kateri D. Brow Memorial Student Art collection:
This is an opportunity for public comment on items not already scheduled for discussion on the meeting agenda. Public comment is allowed during specific agenda items that are scheduled for possible and anticipated Board action. These include Sustainability Policy Second Read; Monitoring Report - Results 4 Life Management and Personal Awareness; and Calendar and Future Agenda Items. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 4 | 6:20 PM | Approval of Consent Agenda | Consent Agenda Advance Notice |
| 5 | 6:25 PM | Establishment of Regular Agenda | Establish Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:30 PM |
Report Out on the WSSDA District Area 2 North Regional Meeting - Board The Issaquah School Board attended the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) District Area 2 North Regional Meeting on April 29, 2025. |
Report Out on WSSDA DA 2 Regional Meeting Advance Notice |
| 2 | 6:40 PM |
Report Out on Issaquah Schools Foundation - Nourish Every Mind Student Showcase - Board The Issaquah School Board attended the Issaquah Schools Foundation - Nourish Every Mind Student Showcase on May 1, 2025. |
Report on ISF Nourish Every Mind Advance Notice |
| 3 | 6:50 PM |
Work Study Recap – Board The Issaquah School Board held engagements with high school student panels in April. The Board reflected on their engagements during the Work Study and will now share a recap. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 4 | 7:00 PM |
Works in Progress - Tow-Yick (OE-8) This is a standing opportunity for the Superintendent to provide a brief status report on various projects and activities in the District. |
Works in Progress Advance Notice |
| 5 | 7:15 PM |
Sustainability Policy Second Read - Board The Board will have a second read of the Sustainability Policy, with Board action possible. Sustainability student ambassadors presented the first read of the newly proposed Sustainability policy at the April 10, 2025 regular board meeting. |
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| 6 | 7:35 PM |
Technology Update - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mellish / Eggers The Administration will provide an update on technology to the Board. |
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| 7 | 7:55 PM |
Use of Cell Phones - Tow-Yick / Bailey / Kokx / Reynvaan / Mundell The Administration will present information on the use of cell phones to the Board. |
Use of Cell Phones Advance Notice |
| 8 | 8:15 PM |
Monitoring Report - Results 4 Life Management and Personal Awareness - Tow-Yick / Bailey / Mellish The Administration will present Results 4 Life Management and Personal Awareness. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 9 | 9:15 PM |
Communication Strategies - Tow-Yick / Sherwood The Administration will present information about communication strategies to the Board. |
Communication Strategies Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:35 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Advance Notice |
| 11 | 9:50 PM |
Announcements and Correspondence - Board (GC-4) This is a standing opportunity for the Board to share announcements and correspondence. |
Announcements Correspondence Advance Notice |
| 12 | 9:55 PM |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics - Board (GC-2) The Board will review/identify topics for future board meeting agendas and other special calendar items, as well as schedule special meetings/work sessions. School Board Town Hall - Monday, May 12, 2025, Issaquah Middle School Library, 5:30 - 7:00 PM School Board Retreat - to be scheduled School Improvement Plan Meetings - to be scheduled |
Calendar and Agenda Advance Notice |
| 13 | 10:10 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | — |
February and March 2025 Budget Status Reports - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick |
Budget Status Report - February and March 2025 Adv Notice |
| 2 | — | Vouchers - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 3 | — | BLMS Fire Alarm - Change Order #2 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | BLMS Fire Alarm Change Order 2 |
| 4 | — | Resolution No. 1238 - WIAA Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year - Tow-Yick / Kokx / Frost | |
| 5 | — | Resolution No. 1239 - Delegating Authority to the KingCo Conference - Tow-Yick / Kokx / Frost | |
| 6 | — | Summer Athletics 2025 - Tow-Yick / Kokx | |
| 7 | — | School Board Handbook Update - Board | |
| 8 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | 5.8.2025 Gifts |
| 9 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes Advance Notice |
| 10 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Contracts (2025-26) |
| 11 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Resignations Retirements Terminations (2024-25) |
| 12 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Leaves (2024-25) |
| 13 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT BD Leaves (2025-26) |
| 14 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts (2024-25) |
| 15 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Co-Curricular - Tow-Yick / Hood | Spring Sports Supp Contracts (2024-25) |
| 16 | — | Classified New Employees (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Hires (2024-25) |
| 17 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Resignation Retirement Termination (2024-25) |
| 18 | — | Ratification of Agreement - Custodial, Maintenance, Ground Keeping, Warehouse and Warehouse Truck Driving Employees - Tow-Yick / Hood | Ratification of Agreement Local 763 Advance Notice |