May 28, 2026
Executive Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Executive Session 4:00 PM
The School Board will hold an executive session on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 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 45 minutes and end at 4:45 PM.
Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
Special Board Meeting - Work Study
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Work Study 4:45 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will hold a Work Study to discuss the strategic plan. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 4:45 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:
4:45 PM - Call to Order
4:45 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to discuss the strategic plan.
5:30 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 5/28/26 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/87665319908 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8766 5319 908 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/QtF48kdr_QM?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. These include: the Student Representative Program and the Monitoring Report for Results 4. 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 the 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 TBD. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 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 |
Update on Student Representative Program – Board (GC-12) Introduction of students selected for the 2026-27 school year. Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. Board action is anticipated. |
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| 4 | 7:10 PM |
Capital Projects Updates - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins (OE-13) The Administration will present an update on capital projects. |
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| 5 | 7:25 PM |
Monitoring Report for Results 4 Life Management and Personal Awareness (R-4) – Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish The Administration will present the monitoring report Results 4 Life Management and Personal Awareness (R-4). Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 6 | 8:10 PM |
Strategic Plan Refresh – Priority Areas and Strategies First Read – Tow-Yick / Hauser / Downey / Turney / Hood / Sherwood / Carver / Mellish The Administration will provide priority areas and strategies as a first read for the Board. |
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| 7 | 8:55 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 8 | 9:10 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 | 9:15 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. Issaquah School District Retirement Celebration Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 4:30 - 5:30 PM at ISD Administration Center Reminder of change to regular board meeting: The June 11 regular board meeting will occur on June 9, 2026, due to high school graduations on June 11, 2026. The Board approved this change at the December 11, 2025 regular board meeting. School Board Retreat (September 2026 and March 2027) – to be scheduled School Improvement Plan Meetings – to be scheduled |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:25 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | _ | March 2026 Budget Status Reports - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | _ | Middle School ELA & 10th Grade Global Studies Curriculum Adoption - Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish | |
| 3 | _ | Resolution No. 1265 - WIAA Enrollment for the 2026-27 School Year Resolution - Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx / Frost | |
| 4 | _ | Resolution No. 1266 - Delegating Authority to the KingCo Conference Resolution - Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx / Frost | |
| 5 | _ | Authorization of 2026 Summer Athletics Under WIAA Rule 17.10 - Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx / Frost | |
| 6 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 7 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes 5-5-2026 Executive Session Unofficial |
| 8 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2026-27 |
| 9 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 10 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 11 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2026-27 |
| 12 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 13 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |