June 26, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Executive Session
The Issaquah School Board will hold a special meeting on June 26, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 1 hour. 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 Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and a Zoom option will be provided. This session is expected to last 1 hour 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 6/26/25 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/89614105349) or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8961 4105 349 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/live/VE1EGOJlL1I?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 Introduction of New Administrators Peter Smyth, 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. This includes: Accelerated Learning and the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation. 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 |
Reflections on Graduation Ceremonies - Board The Board attended the graduation ceremonies for Issaquah High School, Liberty High School, and Skyline High School on June 12, 2025. They also attended the graduation ceremonies for Gibson Ek High School and Academy of Community Transition (ACT) on June 13, 2025. |
Reflections of High School Graduations |
| 2 | 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. |
Works in Progress Advance Notice |
| 3 | 7:05 PM |
Capital Projects Update - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins The Administration will present an update on capital projects. |
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| 4 | 7:20 PM |
Accelerated Learning – Tow-Yick / Bailey / Mellish / Reynvaan / Mundell The Administration will provide an update on accelerated learning. Board action is anticipated. |
Accelerated Learning Advance Notice |
| 5 | 7:40 PM |
Review of Web-Based Platforms for Board Meeting Agenda and Documentation – Tow-Yick / Turney / Sherwood The Administration will review the vetting process and provide a recommendation for a web-based agenda and document management platform for Board meetings. |
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| 6 | 8:10 PM |
Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation – Board (BSR-5) Annually, and by law in accordance with RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), the Board must evaluate the performance of the Superintendent. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 7 | 8:30 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Update |
| 8 | 8:45 PM |
Announcements and Correspondence - Board (GC-4) This is a standing opportunity for the Board to share announcements and correspondence. |
Announcements & Correspondence Advance Notice |
| 9 | 8:50 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. Reminder of change to regular board meeting: Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
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| 10 | 9:00 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | — | April 2025 Budget Status Reports – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | — | Resolution 1234 Repealing Resolution 1222 - Tow-Yick / Turney | |
| 3 | — | Resolution 1241 Interlocal Agreement with King County - Tow-Yick / Turney |
Resolution 1241 Advance Notice |
| 4 | — | Resolution 1242 Interlocal Agreement with Cascadia College - Tow-Yick / Kokx |
Resolution 1242 Advance Notice |
| 5 | — | Interlocal Agreement with NWESD – Tow-Yick / Turney | |
| 6 | — | Minutes - Board | |
| 7 | _ | Gifts - Admin. Cabinet | 6-26-2025 Gifts Advance Notice |
| 8 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 9 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2024-25 |
| 10 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves of Absence (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 11 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 12 | — | Classified New Employees (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employees (2024-25) |
| 13 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2024-25) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Resignations (2024-25) |