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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |