January 29, 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 discuss the new high school and Results 2 Academics (Work Study 2 of 2). The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 4:00 PM to 5:30 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 discuss the new high school and Results 2 Academics (Work Study 2 of 2).
5:30 PM - Adjourn
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Executive Session 5:30 PM
The School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM for an Executive Session. The meeting will be called to order at 5:30 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 6:00 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). 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 6:00 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 | 6:00 PM |
The 1/29/26 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/84084809574 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8408 4809 574 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/-qSi33b4mFE?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 January is School Board Recognition Month. Superintendent Tow-Yick will read the Governor’s proclamation. 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 the Monitoring Report for OE-9 Communicating with the Public. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
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| 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 Day on the Hill - Board Members of the Board, ISD Administrators, and Board Student Representatives attended the Issaquah School District’s Day on the Hill on January 27, 2026 in Olympia, WA. A report will now be given for public information. |
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| 2 | 6:40 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss Results 2 Academics. They also discussed the New High School during the Work Study – this will be recapped during the New High School Update agenda item. |
Work Study Advance Notice |
| 3 | 6:50 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 | 7:05 PM |
New High School Update - Board / Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx / Bamba Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss the New High School in a work study. They will recap this discussion, as well as have a presentation by ISD Administrators. |
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| 5 | 8:05 PM |
Capital Projects Updates - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins (OE-13) The Administration will present an update on capital projects. |
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| 6 | 8:20 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 9 Communicating with the Public (OE-9) – Tow-Yick / Sherwood The Administration will present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 9 Communicating with the Public (OE-9). Public Comment for this agenda item will be heard. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 7 | 9:05 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 8 | 9:20 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 | 9:25 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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| 10 | 9:35 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | — | Highly Capable Program Annual Plan - Tow-Yick / Downey / Reynvaan | |
| 2 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 3 | — | Minutes - Board | |
| 4 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 5 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 6 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 7 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 8 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |