January 15, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Work Study
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Work Study 4:00 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will hold a Work Study to review OE-14 with updated interpretation and plan and Results 2 Academics (Work Study 1 of 2). The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 4:00 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:
4:00 PM - Call to Order
4:00 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to review OE-14 with updated interpretation and plan and Results 2 Academics (Work Study 1 of 2).
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM | The 1/15/26 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/89754342864 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8975 4342 864 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/RFacSvSuLjU?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 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: Monitoring Report for OE-14 Instructional Program. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 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 |
Report out on the Regional Town Hall and 2026 Legislative Conference – Board Members of the Board attended the Regional Town Hall on January 7, 2026 in Bellevue, WA and the 2026 Legislative Conference on January 9 and 10, 2026 in Seattle, WA. They will summarize the events. |
Report Out on Regional Town Hall and Legislative Conference Advance Notice |
| 2 | 6:50 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss OE-14 and Results 2 Academics in a Work Study. The Board will recap their discussions. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 3 | 7:00 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 | 7:15 PM |
Career Technical Education Update – Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish / Neighbours The Administration will present on the current state and future plans for Career Technical Education (CTE). |
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| 5 | 7:35 PM |
2026 Levy Update – Tow-Yick / Sherwood / Turney The Administration will provide an update on Levy communication efforts. |
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| 6 | 7:50 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 14 Instructional Program (OE-14) – Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish / Carver The Administration will present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 14 Instructional Program (OE-14). Public Comment for this agenda item will be heard. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 7 | 8:50 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 8 | 9:05 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 |
| 9 | 9:10 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 |
| 10 | 9:20 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Resolution 1258 - Petty Cash | |
| 2 | — | Elementary PE & Health Curriculum Adoption - Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish | |
| 3 | _ | November 2025 Budget Status Report - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 4 | _ | Interlocal Agreement - Lake Washington Institute of Technology and Issaquah School District - Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx |
Interlocal Agreement Advance Notice Lake Washington Institute of Technology Interlocal Agreement |
| 5 | _ | Vouchers - Cabinet | |
| 6 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 7 | — | Minutes - Board | |
| 8 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 9 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2026-27 |
| 10 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 11 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 12 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |