October 9, 2025
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 review performance metrics for the Superintendent. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 4:00 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:
4:00 PM - Call to Order
4:00 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to review performance metrics for the Superintendent.
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Closed Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Closed Session 6:00 PM
The School Board will hold a closed session on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will be present to discuss collective bargaining matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). This session will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029).
Closed Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:30 PM |
The 10/9/25 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/86398934927 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8639 8934 927 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/7QZMk3IC3mY?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. This includes First Review of Levy Proposal and Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 2 - Treatment of People. 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 Retreat Recap - Board The Board will recap the retreat held on September 29 and 30, 2025. |
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| 2 | 7:20 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to review performance metrics for the Superintendent. |
Work Study Recap 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 | 7:45 PM |
First Review of Levy Proposal and Levy Advisory Committee Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Sherwood The Administration will provide an update on the most recent Levy Advisory Committee meeting, as well as present a levy proposal for the Board's first review. Because Board action is possible, Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. |
2026 Levy Ballot Measure (EP&O) Advance Notice Resolution 1248 - Replacement for EP&O Levy 2026 Levy Ballot Measure (Capital Projects) Advance Notice Resolution 1249 - Replacement Capital Projects Levies 2026 Levy Ballot Measure (Transportation) Advance Notice |
| 5 | 8:15 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 2 (OE-2) Treatment of People – Tow-Yick / Downey / Hood 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 2 Treatment of People (OE-2). Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 6 | 9:00 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 7 | 9:15 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 |
| 8 | 9:20 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. 2026 WASA WSSDA WASBO Legislative Conference - January 9 & 10, 2026 2026 NSBA Advocacy & Equity Institute - February 1-3, 2026 in Washington, D.C. |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 9 | 9:30 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | _ | Issaquah School District Bus Charging Stations - Change Order #2 - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins | |
| 2 | — | Vouchers | |
| 3 | — | Minutes - Board |
9-25-2025 Executive Session Minutes 9-25-2025 Regular Meeting Minutes |
| 4 | — | Certificated Employee Leaves (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Leaves of Absence 2025-26 |
| 5 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 6 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 7 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |