December 11, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Executive Session 4:00 PM
The School Board will hold an executive session on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 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) and performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). This session will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and over Zoom. The executive session is expected to last 60 minutes, thus expected to end at 5:00 PM.
Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
Notice of Board Assembly
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Farewell Celebration for Marnie Maraldo
Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the Farewell Celebration for Marnie Maraldo on Thursday, December 11, 2025 to be held from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. The gathering will be held in-person at the ISD Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029).
No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 12/11/25 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/84278171702 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8427 8171 702 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/j_ew1rsJ_Vg?feature=share. |
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| 2 | 6:00 PM | Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance | Call to Order |
| 3 | 6:05 PM |
Oath of Office – Board Superintendent Tow-Yick will administer the Oath of Office to Natalie Anderson (newly elected) and Sydne Mullings (re-elected). |
Oath of Office Advance Notice |
| 4 | 6:10 PM |
Annual Board Reorganization – Board By law, the Board will reorganize for the coming year at this meeting by electing a new board president and other elected positions as needed, per RCW 28A.330.010 and consistent with Board Policy OGP-12. |
Board Reorganization Advance Notice |
| 5 | 6:15 PM |
Board Appointment (GC-5) - Board
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Board Appointment Advance Notice |
| 6 | 6:25 PM |
Public Comment 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: the Monitoring Report for OE-12 Learning Environment, School Improvement Plans, and 2026-27 Budget Development Guidelines. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 7 | 6:40 PM | Approval of Consent Agenda | Consent Agenda Advance Notice |
| 8 | 6:45 PM | Establishment of Regular Agenda | Establish Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:50 PM |
Report out on the WSSDA Annual Conference – Board The Board, Superintendent, ISD Administrators, and Board Student Representatives attended the WSSDA Annual Conference on November 20-22 in Seattle, WA. They will now summarize the event. |
Report Out WSSDA Conference Advance Notice |
| 2 | 7:15 PM |
Board Town Hall Recap – Board The rescheduled town hall was held on the Plateau on December 8, 2025. The board will recap the event. |
Board Town Hall Recap Advance Notice |
| 3 | 7:20 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 | 7:35 PM |
2026 Levy Update - Tow-Yick / Turney / Sherwood District leadership will provide an overview and a promotional and engagement update regarding the three levy propositions currently on the February 10, 2026 ballot. |
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| 5 | 7:50 PM |
Monitoring Report Operational Expectation 12 (OE-12) Learning Environment – Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish / Kokx The Administration will present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 12 Learning Environment (OE-12). Public Comment for this agenda item will be heard, followed by a report from a Student Representative. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 6 | 8:35 PM |
School Improvement Plan (SIP) Report-Out and Approval – Tow-Yick / Downey / Reynvaan / Mundell / Kokx The Board will recap the School Improvement Plan meetings. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 7 | 8:55 PM |
2026-27 Budget Development Guidelines – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration will present to the Board the 2026-2027 Budget Guidelines. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 8 | 9:15 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 9 | 9:30 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 | 9:35 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.
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Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 11 | 9:45 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | _ | Remove Uncollectible Receivables - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | — | Interlocal Agreement with Edmonds School District and ISD | |
| 3 | — | 2025-26 Interlocal Cooperative Agreement - LWSD and ISD - Tow-Yick / Mellish / Neighbours | |
| 4 | — | Resolution No. 1255 - Interlocal Agreement between the Issaquah School District and King County Related to King County's School Impact Fee Program - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | |
| 5 | — | August. September, and October 2025 Budget Status Reports - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick |
Budget Status Reports - Aug., Sept., and Oct. Adv Notice Monthly Financial Report - August 2025 |
| 6 | — | Vouchers - Cabinet | |
| 7 | — | Minutes - Board |
11-13-2025 Executive Session Minutes |
| 8 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 9 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 10 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 11 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements for Co-Curricular and Additional Assignments - Tow-Yick / Hood | Supplemental Contracts Additional Assignments |
| 12 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Co-Curricular - Tow-Yick / Hood | Supplemental Contracts Co-Curricular |
| 13 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 14 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |
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2026-27 School Year Calendar - Tow-Yick / Hood |
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| 16 | — | OSPI 180-Day School Year Waiver Application - Tow-Yick / Downey |