May 7, 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 New High School updates. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 4:00 PM to 5:00 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:
4:00 PM - Call to Order
4:00 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to discuss New High School updates.
5:00 PM - Adjourn
Special Board Meeting - Work Study: Engagement with PTSA Leadership
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 special meeting in the Administration Center Boardroom. They will hold an engagement with the leaders of the Issaquah PTSA Council.
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 PTSA Council.
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 5/7/26 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/83664004273 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8366 4004 273 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/Xtw8Z5r_2B4?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 Four new pieces of student art will be unveiled and added to the Kateri D. Brow Memorial Student Art collection.
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: Resolution 1264 – ISD 2026 Debt Service Fund Budget Extension. 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 | Establishment of the Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:30 PM |
School Board Listening Sessions Recap - Board Members of the School Board met with students at the three comprehensive high schools on March 25 and April 22, 2026. |
Listening Sessions Recap Advance Notice |
| 2 | 6:40 PM |
Report Out on City of Issaquah / ISD Joint Engagement - Board The Issaquah School Board and district administrators met with the leadership of the City of Issaquah on April 27, 2026. |
Report Out City of Issaquah Advance Notice |
| 3 | 6:50 PM |
Report Out on the WSSDA District Area 2 Regional Meeting - Board The Issaquah School Board attended the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) District Area 2 Regional Meeting on April 29, 2026. |
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| 4 | 7:00 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss New High School updates. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 5 | 7:10 PM |
PTSA / ISD Joint Engagement Recap - Board Prior to tonight’s regular meeting, the Board and ISD Administrators met with the Issaquah PTSA Council leadership. |
PTSA / ISD Joint Engagement Recap Advance Notice |
| 6 | 7:20 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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| 7 | 7:35 PM |
2025-26 Budget Extension - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick As required by law, the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget extension on May 7, 2026. The budget draft will be reviewed at that time and the public is invited to comment. Resolution 1264 - 2025-26 Budget Extension is attached. Board action is possible. |
2025-26 Budget Extension Advance Notice |
| 8 | 7:55 PM |
Strategic Plan Update – Priority Area 5 Organizational Effectiveness – Tow-Yick / Hauser / Turney The Administration will provide an update on the Strategic Plan – Priority Area 5 Organizational Effectiveness. |
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| 9 | 8:25 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 10 | 8:40 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 | 8:45 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. Moving the start time for the June 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting to |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 12 | 8:55 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | _ | February Budget Status Report - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | _ | Vouchers - Cabinet | |
| 3 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 4 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes 4-9-2026 Special Meeting Work Study Unofficial Minutes 4-27-2026 Special Meeting Joint Engagement with City of Issaquah Unofficial |
| 5 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2026-27 |
| 6 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 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 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements / Co-Curricular - Tow-Yick / Hood | Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts |
| 10 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 11 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |