April 9, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Work Study
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 to discuss the 2026-27 Budget. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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.
Agenda:
5:00 PM - Call to Order
5:00 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to discuss the 2026-27 Budget.
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 4/9/26 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/87691734072 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8769 1734 072 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/FNnlJdBshq0?feature=share. |
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| 2 | 6:00 PM | Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance | Call to Order |
| 3 | 6:05 PM |
Public Comment Leaders from the Issaquah Schools Foundation will invite the Board to the Nourish Every Mind Student Showcase on April 30, 2026. 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 the monitoring report for OE-17 Sustainability. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
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| 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 |
Board Retreat Recap – Board The Board will recap the board retreat held on March 23 and April 1, 2026. |
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| 2 | 6:45 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss the 2026-27 Budget. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 3 | 6:55 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. |
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| 4 | 7:10 PM |
Capital Projects Updates - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins (OE-13) The Administration will present an update on capital projects. |
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| 5 | 7:25 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 17 Sustainability (OE-17) – Tow-Yick / Turney / Morse The Administration will present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 17 Sustainability (OE-17). Public Comment for this agenda item will be heard, followed by a student representative report. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 6 | 8:10 PM |
2026-27 Budget Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration will share a brief update on the 2026-27 budget. |
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| 7 | 8:25 PM |
Strategic Plan Update – Priority Area 3 Diverse Talent and Priority Area 4 Authentic Engagement – Tow-Yick / Hauser / Hood / Kokx The Administration will provide an update on the Strategic Plan – Priority Area 3 Diverse Talent and Priority Area 4 Authentic Engagement. |
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| 8 | 9:05 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 9 | 9:20 PM |
Announcements and Correspondence - Board (GC-4) This is a standing opportunity for the Board to share announcements and correspondence. |
Announcements and Correspondence Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:25 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 Improvement Plans – Scheduling for Fall
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Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 11 | 9:35 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | _ | 2025-2026 OSPI Asset Preservation Program Ratings Report - Tow-Yick / Turney / Morse / Carter |
2025-26 Asset Preservation Program Ratings Report Advance Notice |
| 2 | _ | Vouchers - Cabinet | |
| 3 | _ | US History Curriculum Adoption - Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish | |
| 4 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes 3-26-2026 Special Meeting Work Study Unofficial Minutes 4-1-2026 Special Meeting Work Study / Retreat Unofficial |
| 5 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 6 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 7 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 8 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 9 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |