March 26, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Work Study
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Work Study 5:00 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will hold a Work Study to discuss the School Board Student Representative program (GC-12). The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 5:00 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:
5:00 PM - Call to Order
5:00 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to discuss the School Board Student Representative program (GC-12).
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 3/26/26 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/82366022861 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8236 6022 861 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/-JaPiMipsXE?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 Senior Representatives from Gibson Ek, Issaquah, Liberty, and Skyline High Schools and ACT will invite the Board to their graduation ceremonies. 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: Bond Refunding and the Monitoring Report for Results 3. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Board Invitation to 2026 Graduation Ceremonies - Presentation |
| 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 |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss the School Board Student Representative Policy (GC-12). |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 2 | 6:40 PM |
Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools Spring 2026 Convening Recap - Tow-Yick The district was a co-host for this event from March 16 - 18, 2026. Superintendent Tow-Yick will recap the convening. |
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| 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 |
Bond Refunding – Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration will provide details on the Bond Refunding process. The Board had a first read of the three resolutions at the March 11, 2026 regular board meeting. Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. Board action is anticipated. |
Resolution 1261 Advance Notice Resolution 1261 System of Registration Resolution 1262 Advance Notice Resolution 1263 Advance Notice |
| 5 | 7:15 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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| 6 | 7:30 PM |
Capital Projects Updates - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins (OE-13) The Administration will present an update on capital projects. |
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| 7 | 7:45 PM |
Monitoring Report for Results 3 Civic Engagement (R-3) – Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish The Administration will present the monitoring report for Results 3 Civic Engagement (R-3). Public Comment for this agenda item will be heard. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 8 | 8:30 PM |
Strategic Plan Update – Priority Area 1 Student Well-Being and Priority Area 2 Academic Opportunities – Tow-Yick / Hauser / Downey / Carver The Administration will provide an update on the Strategic Plan – Priority Area 1 Student Well-Being and Priority Area 2 Academic Opportunities. |
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| 9 | 9:30 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:45 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 |
| 11 | 9:50 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. High School Graduation – Presentation of 2026 Graduating Class |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 12 | 10:00 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 2 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes 3-11-2026 Special Meeting Executive Session Unofficial Minutes 3-11-2026 Special Meeting Work Study Unofficial Minutes 3-23-2026 Special Meeting Work Study Retreat Unofficial |
| 3 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 4 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 5 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2026-27 |
| 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 |