November 13, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Executive Session 5:00 PM
The School Board will hold an executive session on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM.
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will be present to discuss litigation of 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 over Zoom. The executive session is expected to last 45 minutes, thus expected to end at 5:45 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 5:45 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will hold a Work Study to review the Profile of a Graduate. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom and on Zoom from 5:45 PM to 6:30 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:
5:45 PM - Call to Order
5:45 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to review the Profile of a Graduate.
6:30 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:30 PM |
The 11/13/25 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/84962654774 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8496 2654 774 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/L4u-3HtGDJY?feature=share. |
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| 2 | 6:30 PM | Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance | Call to Order |
| 3 | 6:35 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: Profile of a Graduate, OE-14 Instructional Program Policy Review and Language Revision, Pro/Con Statement Committee Appointments, and the Monitoring Report for OE-11. Please wait to be recognized by the Board President. |
Public Comment Advance Notice |
| 4 | 6:50 PM | Approval of Consent Agenda | Consent Agenda Advance Notice |
| 5 | 6:55 PM | Establishment of Regular Agenda | Establish Regular Agenda Advance Notice |
General: Discussion/Action Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:00 PM |
Board Town Halls Recap - Board The Board held Town Halls on October 27 and 28, 2025. The Board will recap these meetings. |
Town Hall Recap Advance Notice |
| 2 | 7:20 PM |
Board Member's Comments - Board Board President Marnie Maraldo will share her reflections about her 16 years of service as a board member. |
Board Member's Comments Advance Notice |
| 3 | 7:30 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 | 7:40 PM |
Profile of a Graduate Work Study Recap and Discussion – Board / Tow-Yick / Downey Prior to tonight’s regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to discuss a Profile of a Graduate in a work study. The Board will recap the work study and have a discussion during the meeting to determine elements of a Profile of a Graduate. Possible board action. |
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| 5 | 8:10 PM |
OE-14 Instructional Program Policy Review and Language Revision (Second Read) - Board The Board had a first read on October 23, 2025. They will have a second read and board action is possible. |
OE-14 Instructional Program Advance Notice |
| 6 | 8:25 PM |
Pro/Con Statement Committee Appointment for the Ballot Propositions - Tow-Yick / Turney Board action is possible. |
Pro/Con Statement Committee Appointment (EP&O) Advance Notice Pro/Con Statement Committee Appointment (Capital Projects) Advance Notice Pro/Con Statement Committee Appointment (School Bus) Advance Notice |
| 7 | 8:35 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 11 Discipline (OE-11) – Tow-Yick / Downey / Mundell / Reynvaan / Kokx Public Comment for this agenda item will be heard, followed by a report from a Student Representative. The Administration will then present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 11 Discipline (OE-11). Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 8 | 9:20 PM |
Budget Development Guidelines (First Read) - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick The Administration will present a first read of the 2026-27 Budget Development Guidelines. This presentation is in preparation for action at a future board meeting. |
Budget Development Guidelines Advance Notice Budget Development Guidelines Approved January 2025 Budget Development Guidelines Presentation
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| 9 | 9:50 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 10 | 10:05 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 | 10:10 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. Upcoming SIP Meetings: Board President Marnie Maraldo’s Farewell Celebration Regional Town Hall – School Funding Crisis Rescheduling the June 11, 2026 Board Meeting |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 12 | 10:20 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | _ | Educational Programs and Operations Levy Certification, 2026 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick | |
| 2 | _ | Unclaimed Property - Tow-Yick / Turney / Banasick / Holmes | |
| 3 | — | Declaration of Obsolete Equipment, Furniture, Uniforms, Instructional Materials, Vehicles, and Supplies - Tow-Yick / Banasick / Katterhagen | |
| 4 | — | Multilingual Learner Plan (2025-2026) | |
| 5 | — | Carl D. Perkins (Perkins V) Grant Approval (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish / Neighbours | Carl. D. Perkins Grant Advance Notice |
| 6 | — | Career and Technical Education (CTE) District Wide Program Plan for 2025-29 - Tow-Yick / Downey / Mellish / Neighbours | |
| 7 | _ | Vouchers | |
| 8 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes 10-23-2025 Special Meeting Work Study Unofficial Minutes 11-4-2025 SIP Meeting Unofficial Minutes 11-4-2025 Special Meeting Executive Session Unofficial |
| 9 | — | Certificated Employee Resignations / Retirements / Non-Renewals (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Resignations 2025-26 |
| 10 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 11 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 12 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |
| 13 | — | Ratification of Agreement - District Safety & Security Officers - Tow-Yick / Hood / Turney | Ratification of Agreement Advance Notice |