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) |