August 7, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Executive Session 5:00 PM
The School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 30 minutes. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 5:30 PM.
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 will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and a Zoom option will be provided. This session is expected to last 30 minutes and end at 5:30 PM.
Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
Special Board Meeting - Work Study
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Work Study 5:30 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will hold a Work Study to review early planning for the potential February 2026 levy package. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 5:30 PM to 7:00 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:
5:30 PM - Call to Order
5:30 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to review early planning for the potential February 2026 levy package.
7:00 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
*Please note the later start time of 7:00 PM.
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 7:00 PM |
The 8/7/25 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/89003262159) or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 890 0326 2159 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/live/hTAAVRaWa-w?feature=share). |
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| 2 | 7:00 PM | Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance | Call to Order |
| 3 | 7:05 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. This includes Consent Agenda. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 4 | 7:20 PM | Approval of Consent Agenda | Consent Agenda Advance Notice |
| 5 | 7:25 PM | Establishment of Regular Agenda | Establish Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 7:30 PM |
PUBLIC HEARING: 2025-26 Budget Hearing – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick (GC-2) As required by law, the District will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the drafted budget. Action is anticipated for the August 21, 2025 regular meeting. |
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| 2 | 8:30 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to review early planning for the potential February 2026 levy package. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 3 | 8:40 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 |
| 4 | 8:50 PM |
School Improvement Plan Meetings – Preparation Discussion – Board The Board will have a preparation discussion about School Improvement Plan (SIP) meetings. |
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| 5 | 9:05 PM |
WSSDA Boards of Distinction Application and Board Self-Assessment - Board Annually, the Washington State School Directors Association presents Boards of Distinction awards. The Board will discuss this year's parameters and Board Self-Assessment. |
WSSDA Boards of Distinction Application Advance Notice |
| 6 | 9:15 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 7 | 9:30 PM |
Announcements and Correspondence - Board (GC-4) This is a standing opportunity for the Board to share announcements and correspondence. |
Announcements & Correspondence Advance Notice |
| 8 | 9:35 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. |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 9 | 9:45 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | — | Vouchers - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts |
| 3 | — | Minutes - Board | |
| 4 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 5 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2024-25 |
| 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 | Classified New Employees (2025-26) |
| 9 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | Classified Resignations (2025-26) |
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Ratification of Agreement - Mechanics - Hood |
8-7-2025 Ratification of Agreement - Mechanics |