March 11, 2026
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 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, ISD Administrators, 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 60 minutes and end at 5:00 PM.
Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
Special Board Meeting - Joint Engagement with the Issaquah Schools Foundation
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Joint Engagement with ISF 5:00 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, and members of the ISD Administration will hold a special meeting in the Administration Center Boardroom. They will hold an engagement with the leaders of the Issaquah Schools Foundation.
The engagement 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:
5:00 PM - Call to Order
5:00 PM - The Board will hold a special meeting with the leaders of the Issaquah Schools Foundation.
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 3/11/26 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/85817640558 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8581 7640 558 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/cA1oOm1pxOI?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 Capital Projects - Intent to Build and the Monitoring Report for OE-16 Equity. 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 Joint Engagement Meeting with Issaquah Schools Foundation Leadership – Board The Issaquah School Board and members of the Administration held a joint engagement meeting with Issaquah Schools Foundation leadership prior to tonight’s regular board meeting. |
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| 2 | 6:40 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. |
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| 3 | 6:55 PM |
Bond Refunding Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration and Foster Garvey PC, Piper Sandler, and NW Municipal Advisors will update the Board on the 2015, 2016, and 2017 Bond Refunding. Piper Sandler and NW Municipal Advisors will present on the financing plan. The bond refunding resolutions will be presented for adoption at the March 26th board meeting. |
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| 4 | 7:10 PM |
2026-27 Budget Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration will share a brief update on the 2026-27 budget. |
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| 5 | 7:40 PM |
Capital Projects - Intent to Build - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins ISD Administrators will update the Board on Capital Projects. There are two resolutions on the agenda with possible Board action: Resolution 1259 Adoption of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Resolution 1260 Adoption of Intent to Construct the New High School. Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. |
Capital Projects Advance Notice Resolution 1259 GMP Advance Notice |
| 6 | 8:00 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 16 Equity (OE-16) – Tow-Yick / Sivadasan The Administration will present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 16 Equity (OE-16). Public Comment for this agenda item will be heard, followed by reports from Student Representatives. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 7 | 8:45 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 8 | 9:00 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 | 9:05 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. July 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting – Adjust start time and format City of Issaquah Engagement - April 27, 5-7 PM |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:15 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | _ | January 2026 Budget Status Reports - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | _ | Vouchers - Cabinet | |
| 3 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 4 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes 2-12-2026 Special Meeting Executive Session Unofficial |
| 5 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 6 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 7 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2026-27 |
| 8 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 9 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 10 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |