September 10, 2026
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, September 10, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 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 30 minutes and end at 5:30 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 5:30 PM
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick and members of the ISD Administration will hold a Work Study to welcome the 2026-27 School Board Student Representatives. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 5:30 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:
5:30 PM - Call to Order
5:30 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to welcome the 2026-27 School Board Student Representatives.
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:00 PM |
The 9/10/26 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/86051327834 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8605 1327 834 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/YW7TiasciPA?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 New Administrator Introductions
Introduction of the New High School Project Manager
Public comment is allowed during specific agenda items that are scheduled for possible and anticipated Board action. These include the monitoring reports for Operational Expectation 15 Technology and Operational Expectation 17 Sustainability. 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 |
Board Retreat Recap - Board The Board will recap the retreat held on September 1 and 2, 2026. |
Board Retreat Recap Advance Notice |
| 2 | 7:00 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board welcomed the 2026-27 School Board Student Representatives. The Board will now introduce the Student Representatives and provide a recap of the work study. 2026-27 School Board Student Representatives
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| 3 | 7:10 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 | 7:25 PM |
Technology Services Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Golec / Eggers / Jacobs (OE-15) The Administration will provide an update on Technology Services. |
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| 5 | 7:45 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 15 Technology (OE-15) – Tow-Yick / Turney / Golec / Mellish / Jacobs / Eggers 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 15 Technology (OE-15). Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 6 | 8:30 PM |
Monitoring Report for Operational Expectation 17 Sustainability (OE-17) – Tow-Yick / Turney / Morse The Administration will present the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 17 Sustainability (OE-17). Public Comment will be heard for this agenda item. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 7 | 9:15 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 8 | 9:30 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 | 9:35 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. NSBA Conference - April 2-4, 2027 in Washington, D.C. |
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:45 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | _ | Vouchers | |
| 2 | _ | 2026-27 University of Washington Interlocal Agreement with ISD - Tow-Yick / Downey / Paananen |
Resolution 1276 Advance Notice |
| 3 | — | Monitoring Report - Operational Expectation 3 Personnel Administration (OE-3) – Tow-Yick / Downey / Hood | |
| 4 | — | Monitoring Report - Operational Expectation 7 Emergency Superintendent Succession (OE-7) – Tow-Yick / Turney / Downey / Hood | |
| 5 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 6 | — | Minutes - Board |
Minutes 8-27-2026 Special Meeting Executive Session Unofficial Minutes 8-27-2026 Special Meeting Work Study Unofficial |
| 7 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2026-27 |
| 8 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 9 | — | Classified New Employees (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2026-27 |
| 10 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |
| 11 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2026-27) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2026-27 |