Executive Session - The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Thiele and members of the Administration will go into an Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 related to collective bargaining. This session will begin at 5:00 p.m. and end by 6:00 p.m. Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.
The regular board meeting will be hybrid in-person with pre-registration and also live-streamed on Zoom https://issaquah-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/98156339829 or via telephone 1-253-215-8782, ID# 98156339829 and follow the prompts. You may also observe on our YouTube Channel.
Anyone wishing to attend in-person must pre-register by noon on March 11 by emailing Diane Ghanbari at ghanbarid@issaquah.wednet.edu or calling (425) 837-7002. Pre-registration is required by the Miscellaneous Venues guidance provided by Governor Inslee. If you attend the meeting in person, you must complete the attestation and temperature check. The attestation/contact information will be kept on file for 28 days for contact tracing purposes.
Public Input can be given the following ways:
If you have any questions, please contact Diane Ghanbari at ghanbarid@issaquah.wednet.edu.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Student Input
This is a standing opportunity for student to dialog with the Board.
Public Input
This is an opportunity for public input on items not already scheduled for discussion on the meeting agenda. Public Input can be given the following ways: Via Zoom, if you are connected by a device with a microphone, in-person if you have pre-registered by noon on March 11 by emailing Diane Ghanbari at ghanbarid@issaquah.wednet.edu or calling (425) 837-7002, or Email the Board at schoolboard@issaquah.wednet.edu
Approval of Consent Agenda
Establishment of Regular Agenda
Report Out on Board's Legislative Conference - Board (GP-3)
On February 21st Board members attended the virtual Legistlatve Conference They will give a report on that assembly.
Music in our School Month - Thiele
Dayle Walters, Sunny Hills Music teacher, will give a presentation along with some of her students.
Remote and In-person Learning Updates - Board
The Board and Administration will discuss both remote and in-person learning. No Board action is anticipated
Naming Middle School 6 and picking a mascot - Thiele/McKee
Principal Erin McKee, planning principal for MS-6, will give a presentation on naming the school and picking a mascot.
Naming Elementary 16 and picking a mascot - Thiele/Coyle
Principal Tera Coyle, planning principal for EL-16, will give a presentation on naming the school and picking a mascot.
Monitoring Report EL-14 Instruction - Thiele
The Administration will present the monitoring report for EL-14 Instruction. Board action is anticipated.
Board Policy EL-2 Treatment of People and EL-12 Learning Environment, Treatment of Students - Board
The Board will conduct a "first read" with their proposed policy revisions. No action will be taken this session.
Capital Projects Update - Kuper/Mullins (GP-3)
The Administration will give a district-wide update on construction projects.
Legislative Matters - Board (GP-3)
This is a standing opportunity to discuss educational legislation.
Works in Progress - Thiele (EL-8)
This is a standing opportunity for the Superintendent to provide a brief status report on various projects and activities in the District.
Announcements and Correspondence - Board (GP-4)
This is a standing opportunity for the Board to share announcements and correspondence.
Calendar and Future Agenda Topics - Board (GP-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.
Adjourn
EL-10 Structure of Schools
ISD Elementary No.16 – Change Order No.3 - Kuper/Mullins
Middle School No.6 – Easement to City of Issaquah for Middle School No.6 Traffic Signal Equipment - Kuper/Mullins
Middle School No.6 – Easement to City of Issaquah for Waterline - Kuper/Mullins
Vouchers - Kuper
Minutes - Board
Certified Employee Leaves of Absence (2021-2022) - Fowler
Certified Employee Resignations (2020-2021) - Fowler
Supplemental Contracts/Employment Agreements - Fowler
Classified New Employees (2020-2021) - Fowler
Classified Employee Resignations (2020-2021) - Fowler
Board meetings are open to the public. They are designed to conduct board business rather than to serve as a public hearing, unless a public hearing is scheduled. Individuals wishing to give public comment on a specific agenda item where public comment is being accepted should wait to be recognized by the Board President during that agenda item. All other public comment should be given under the agenda item Public Comment. In the interest of time management, individual input is limited to two minutes. An individual may also submit a prepared statement to be given to the board secretary prior to the oral presentation.
Comments/concerns relative to district personnel should not be heard in public; rather, they should be directed through the Parent Complaints Against District Employees policy, obtained through the superintendent's office at (425) 837-7002.