September 25, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Work Study
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 Work Study to have a policy discussion about Operational Expectation 14 - Instructional Program. The Work Study will take place in the Administration Center Boardroom from 5:00 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:
5:00 PM - Call to Order
5:00 PM - The Board will hold a work study session to have a policy discussion about Operational Expectation 14 - Instructional Program.
6:00 PM - Adjourn
Special Board Meeting - Executive Session
Prior to Regular School Board Meeting - Executive Session 6:00 PM
The School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 6:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 30 minutes. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 6:30 PM.
The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, members of the ISD Administration, 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 Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and a Zoom option will be provided. This session is expected to last 30 minutes and end at 6:30 PM.
Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
Regular Board Meeting
Preliminary Items
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
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| 1 | 6:30 PM |
The 9/25/25 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/81287197356 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 8128 7197 356 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/47n38SHEY84?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 Issaquah Schools Foundation Presentation
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 the monitoring report for Operational Expectation 10 - Structure of Schools. 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 |
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| 1 | 7:00 PM |
Work Study Recap - Board Prior to tonight's regular meeting, the Board met with ISD Administrators to have a policy discussion about Operation Expectation 14 - Instructional Program. The Board will provide a recap. |
Work Study Recap Advance Notice |
| 2 | 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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| 3 | 7:25 PM |
Levy Advisory Committee Update – Tow-Yick / Turney / Sherwood The Administration will provide an update from the Levy Advisory Committee. |
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| 4 | 7:45 PM |
Capital Projects Update - Tow-Yick / Turney / Mullins (OE-13) The Administration will present an update on capital projects. |
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| 5 | 8:00 PM |
Career Kickstart Update – Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx / Bamba / Neighbours The Administration will provide an update on the Career Kickstart program. |
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| 6 | 8:15 PM |
Monitoring Report - Operational Expectation 10 (OE-10) Structure of Schools – Tow-Yick / Downey The Administration will present Monitoring Report Operational Expectation 10 (OE-10) Structure of Schools to the Board. Student advisory vote and Board action are anticipated. |
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| 7 | 8:45 PM |
Legislative Matters - Board (GC-3) This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation. |
Legislative Matters Advance Notice |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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.
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Calendar and Future Agenda Topics Advance Notice |
| 10 | 9:30 PM | Adjourn | — |
Consent: Consent Agenda Topics
| Item | Time | Content | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 2025-26 University of Washington Interlocal Agreement with ISD - Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx |
Resolution 1244 Advance Notice |
| 2 | — | 2025-26 Bellevue College Interlocal Agreement with ISD - Tow-Yick / Downey / Kokx |
Resolution 1247 Advance Notice |
| 3 | — | BSR-5E Annual Summative Evaluation Form Update - Board | |
| 4 | — | Gifts - Admin Cabinet | Gifts Advance Notice |
| 5 | — | Grants - Admin Cabinet | Grants Advance Notice |
| 6 | — | Minutes - Board | |
| 7 | — | Certificated Employee Contracts (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 8 | — | Supplemental Contracts / Employment Agreements - Tow-Yick / Hood | CT Supplemental Contracts |
| 9 | — | Classified New Employees (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL New Employee Contracts 2025-26 |
| 10 | — | Classified Employee Resignations / Retirements / Terminations (2025-26) - Tow-Yick / Hood | CL Employee Resignations, Retirements, Terminations 2025-26 |