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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
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.

2 6:30 PM Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and ISD-Snoqualmie Land Acknowledgement

Call to Order

Land Acknowledgement

3 6:35 PM

Public Comment

Introduction of New Administrators

  • Will Paananen, Executive Director of Secondary Education, Admin
  • Stephanie King, Executive Director of Services & Integrated Supports, Admin
  • Tamra Scheetz, Director of MTSS and Student Well-Being, Admin
  • Sarah Talbot, Director of Special Services – Secondary Schools, Admin
  • Brittney Lee, Director of Early Learning and Specialized Programs, Holly Street
  • Megan Steinman-Neal, Assistant Principal, Skyline High School
  • Jessica Springer, Assistant Principal, Issaquah High School
  • Daryn Walter, Assistant Principal, Issaquah High School

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
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

2026-27 Budget Adoption Resolution #1270

2026-27 Budget Draft

2026-27 MSOC Disclosure

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.

Works in Progress Advance Notice

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.

Bond Refunding Advance Notice

Bond Refunding Presentation

5 8:25 PM

Capital Projects Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Morse / Mullins (OE-13)

The Administration will provide an update on Capital Projects.

Capital Projects Update Advance Notice

Capital Projects Update Presentation

6 8:40 PM

New High School Update – Tow-Yick / Downey / Bamba

The Administration will provide an update on the new high school.

New High School Update Advance Notice

New High School Update Presentation

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.

Monitoring Report for OE-13 Advance Notice

Monitoring Report for OE-13

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.

  • 2026-27 monthly PTSA and ISF meetings review
     
  • Board Retreat - September 1 and 2, 2026 in the Boardroom
     
  • WSSDA General Assembly 2026 - Saturday, September 19, 2026
     
  • New High School Advisory Team Monthly Meeting Schedule
     
  • 2027 NSBA Advocacy Institute: January 31–February 2, 2027 in Washington, D.C.
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 

Resolution 1269 Advance Notice

Resolution 1269

2 _ Resolution 1273 – Certification That New High School Will Not Create or Aggravate Racial Imbalance

Resolution 1273 Advance Notice

Resolution 1273

3 _ Resolution 1274 – Educational Specifications for New High School

Resolution 1274 Advance Notice

Resolution 1274

4 _ New High School Construction Phase - Change Order No. 1 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins

8-27-2026 NHS CO #1 Advance Notice

NHS Change Order #1

5 _ Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 4 Financial Planning and Budgeting (OE-4) – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick  

Monitoring Report for OE-4 Advance Notice

Monitoring Report for OE-4

6 _ Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 5 Financial Administration (OE-5) - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick 

Monitoring Report for OE-5 Advance Notice

Monitoring Report for OE-5

7 _ Monitoring Report Operational Expectation 6 Asset Protection (OE-6) - Tow-Yick / Turney / Hood / Banasick

Monitoring Report for OE-6 Advance Notice

Monitoring Report for OE-6

8 _ 2026-27 BEA Compliance Report – Tow-Yick / Downey

BEA Compliance Report Advance Notice

BEA Minutes Calculation

BEA Compliance Report

9 _ Gifts - Admin Cabinet Gifts Advance Notice
10 Minutes - Board

Minutes Advance Notice

Minutes 8-13-2026 Unofficial

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