August 27, 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 a schoolwide behavior plan. 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 a schoolwide behavior plan.
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Executive Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Executive Session 6:00 PM
The School Board will hold an executive session on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, ISD Administrators, and legal counsel will be present to discuss litigation or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). This session will be held in person at the ISD Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and on Zoom. This session is expected to last 30 minutes and end at 6:30 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 | 6:30 PM |
The 8/27/26 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/84954419721) or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8495 4419 721 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/i06M2mKhVLw?feature=share. |
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| 2 | 6:30 PM | Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and ISD-Snoqualmie Land Acknowledgement | |
| 3 | 6:35 PM |
Public Comment Introduction of New Administrators
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: 2026-27 Budget Adoption Resolution #1270 and the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 13 Facilities. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 4 | 6:50 PM | Approval of Consent Agenda | Consent Agenda Advance Notice |
| 5 | 6:55 PM | Establishment of the Regular Agenda | Establishment of the Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 7:00 PM |
2026-27 Budget Adoption Resolution #1270 – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick (GC-2) A Public Hearing on the 2026-27 budget was held on August 13, 2026. Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. Board action is anticipated. |
2026-27 Budget Adoption Resolution #1270 Advance Notice |
| 2 | 7:45 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss an overview and update on the schoolwide behavior plan. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 3 | 7:55 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 | 8:10 PM |
Bond Refunding – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration and Foster Garvey PC, Piper Sandler, and NW Municipal Advisors will update the Board on the recent refunding of the 2016 bonds and the potential savings for 2015 and 2017 Bond Refunding. Piper Sandler and NW Municipal Advisors will present on the financing plan. |
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| 5 | 8:25 PM |
Capital Projects Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Morse / Mullins (OE-13) The Administration will provide an update on Capital Projects. |
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| 6 | 8:40 PM |
New High School Update – Tow-Yick / Downey / Bamba The Administration will provide an update on the new high school. |
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| 7 | 8:55 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 13 Facilities (OE-13) – Tow-Yick / Turney The Administration will present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 13 Facilities (OE-13). Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 8 | 9:25 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 9 | 9:40 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 | 9:45 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.
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Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 11 | 9:55 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | _ | Resolution 1269 – ISD Study and Survey | |
| 2 | _ | Resolution 1273 – Certification That New High School Will Not Create or Aggravate Racial Imbalance | |
| 3 | _ | Resolution 1274 – Educational Specifications for New High School | |
| 4 | _ | New High School Construction Phase - Change Order No. 1 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | |
| 5 | _ | Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 4 Financial Planning and Budgeting (OE-4) – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 6 | _ | Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 5 Financial Administration (OE-5) - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 7 | _ | Monitoring Report Operational Expectation 6 Asset Protection (OE-6) - Tow-Yick / Turney / Hood / Banasick | |
| 8 | _ | 2026-27 BEA Compliance Report – Tow-Yick / Downey | |
| 9 | _ | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 10 | — | Minutes - Board | |
| 11 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2026-27 |
| 12 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 13 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 14 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 15 | _ | Classified New Employees (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2026-27 |
| 16 | _ | Classified Employee Leaves (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Leaves of Absence 2026-27 |
| 17 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |
| 18 | _ | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2026-27 |