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Director Coyne (a former foundation board member) said the foundation \"plays a really unique role\" in supporting classroom pilots and innovation. Board members highlighted several foundation‑funded efforts presented at an Impact and Action event: a community‑based homework club serving students at Endeavor Elementary School, a Buddy Hall program at Beaver Lake Middle School that operates within the school day, and an ISF tutoring program at Skyline High School. Directors noted these programs not only produced academic support but also improved student confidence and engagement.

Board members said they want more frequent opportunities to spotlight foundation work during board meetings so the community understands where non‑tax funding is supporting student experiences. Directors also discussed how the foundation can help pilot small, targeted programs (for example, small‑scale electives such as a zoology or geology course at a single school) before the district considers scaling across multiple sites.

The board noted the Issaquah Schools Foundation's upcoming Nourish Every Mind fundraising event on Thursday, May 1, at noon at the Issaquah Community Center and encouraged community members to attend.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Issaquah School District Board Meeting 3/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members recapped a recent meeting with the Issaquah Schools Foundation and discussed featuring foundation-funded classroom programs during board meetings and outreach to broaden community awareness.","taxTitle","Issaquah School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",14813,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6635842,"Issaquah district projects $9 million fund‑balance decline; enrollment expected to fall 355 students for 2025‑26",892,5615515,6508155,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2617950-ba747b057362795fff57bf3560b8fed0&start=5615&end=6508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2617950-ba747b057362795fff57bf3560b8fed0/thumbnail_5615515.jpg","/articles/6635842/Washington/Issaquah-district-projects-9-million-fundbalance-decline-enrollment-expected-to-fall-355-students-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635842-da14b8b70e1c9e0e3343afe7b0e8ca14/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161778&Signature=OLg-z-ElS9Dpl8AxruDLU1DFXWOOSRT2HtnFXc2kS65BuzFO~2f3FMztzZUSvIxPM5j1pviv6UjnnKtsmy69idDmaMfiuCCTTrxQijcGVANMKv7bQd316yAJhXEvvF6k2xWzAeJaENaWICCrSFnF9fH-nOfm01crbfRSo6FiC5R3047vTsd5qO1FEAwgdeuWhaW2USql7AGtfFKUvskjNrrFFIplT9gQ0T6Tewc2xvTPEi1xM9u2vCNqQ-Fgdev4GWx~LkHpfHX2VXPYsQuQVnVz7AL8ho0Va2xFNwNBd9MBzpby6Z0bqCKlHMU9YpyfYsfMOergXaUYVycWI33YeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Issaquah School District finance staff presented a midyear financial update showing growing pressure on the general fund and a multi‑year enrollment decline the district expects to manage through budget planning.

Martin Turney, director of financial operations, and Mariah Banaszek, executive director of finance and budget, told the board the district's fund balance peaked at about $52 million last year but is projected to fall to about $43 million for the current school year, reducing the fund balance from roughly 17% of expenditures to an estimated 11%.

Staff said a revised projection shows a $9 million decline this year, larger than an earlier estimate of $6.7 million. Contributing factors listed in the presentation included $6.2 million in planned curriculum costs, roughly $1.3 million in lost revenue tied to enrollment coming in 0.5% below projection, $500,000 in critical facilities repairs (a middle school elevator), and about $1 million of inflationary operational cost increases.

Enrollment trends were a central focus. The district reported it is down 329 full‑time‑equivalent students compared with last year and projects an additional decline of about 355 students (roughly 1.9% of current enrollment) for 2025‑26, to a projected 18,435 students. Running Start participation remains high (above 700), and kindergarten enrollment is expected to hold steady, staff said.

Turney and Banaszek explained the district uses state budgeted enrollment through December and then adjusts in January to actual counts, causing revenue adjustments and staffing implications. The presentation also highlighted a shortfall at Echo Glen (96 students counted versus the state projection of 145) related to delayed cottage openings and a state overestimate; staff said they paused additional hires until the situation clarified.

Board members were briefed on reserves and board designations: the board previously set aside a $20 million commitment for future school facilities and increased the board-designated emergency reserve from $1 million to $1.5 million. Staff warned that with those commitments the district's unreserved, undesignated balance could dip below the 3% threshold the board uses as a guideline unless budget adjustments are made.

The presentation noted $9.4 million in annual federal grant funding (Title I and IDEA among the largest grants) and said uncertainty about the federal outlook would be monitored; staff described those federal funds as a potential multi‑year risk if reductions occur. The board was also briefed on legislative activity affecting K‑12 funding: a special‑education funding bill (SB 5263) and an MSOC (materials, supplies and operating costs) proposal (SB 5192) were moving through the legislature at the time of the meeting and could affect long‑term revenue.

No budget ordinance or appropriation vote took place at the meeting. Staff said they would continue analysis, hold bargaining negotiations (five agreements expected that spring) and aim to publish a preliminary 2025‑26 budget guidance in July, with proposed adoption scheduled for August.","District finance staff told the board the general fund balance is projected to decline by $9 million this year amid slowed levy growth, rising costs and a year‑to‑date enrollment shortfall; the district projects an additional 355‑student decline for 2025‑26 and is watching federal funding and special education proposals in the legislature.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6635847,"Issaquah School Board accepts OE‑16 equity monitoring report after student presentations",3957,1588880,5546260,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2617950-ba747b057362795fff57bf3560b8fed0&start=1588&end=5546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2617950-ba747b057362795fff57bf3560b8fed0/thumbnail_1588880.jpg","/articles/6635847/Washington/Issaquah-School-Board-accepts-OE16-equity-monitoring-report-after-student-presentations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635847-a6e40b529ca811efe4c848fe16e71e6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161778&Signature=AiP2qYdA0U9iwGzKU6QoTa-uqOWlCGpR4UM08M-~as0paju6iERrgsvrflekdEDdqai1i~yAkCDwTLnfxk64-CXazLAKo1sCWrzDIujBTXHgS8uvN-YqJhVuT9tn~b8hCwN3ICE-MkRY9JqIoijZiowEnNkC5-DkKiGDIpMnsn7SWZz6ZaSX~ZSPBA6vN~XlWeqSaJt6HCkDdTZR7zEznw646t6GGoZSU74RO9PNNcOf0gmgMvR~XG3hEqkp5bk7N7DLkkz31Ljct4TW3yXYHTOAEcfh3ipt97G9UnVNQXZBXvSjaeFzTLz3omOScqgnbZF9~4prkpS12yebwLwO2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Issaquah School District Board of Directors accepted the district's Operational Expectation 16 (equity) monitoring report during its March meeting, following presentations from district staff and student representatives from multiple high schools.

The report and subsequent discussion described recent district actions on staff recruitment and retention, family and community engagement, and professional development tied to equity work. Elena Sivadasan, the district's executive director of equity, belonging and family partnerships, said the monitoring report reflects \"the culmination of so many years worth of investments\" and stressed a move from technical to adaptive work that aims to translate policy into day-to-day practice.

The report highlighted specific efforts: expanded recruitment at job fairs and with historically Black colleges and universities, an Educators of Color Leadership Cadre operated in partnership with the Puget Sound Educational Service District, and expanded family engagement events (the report lists more than 19 engagement events covering topics from Canvas to college financial aid). Donna Hood, assistant superintendent of human resources, told the board the district has increased retention supports and solicited educator input for affinity spaces and professional development.

Students from Issaquah, Liberty, Skyline and Gibson (Gibson) high schools presented survey findings and qualitative feedback gathered at each campus. Key points included:
- Issaquah High School: 190 student responses (about 7% of the school); 45% said the school \"most definitely\" recognizes institutional inequities, 46% said \"somewhere in between,\" and 9% said \"definitely not.\" Several respondents urged broader curricular diversity and more consistent follow-through when concerns are raised.
- Liberty High School: 259 responses (about 17%); student respondents raised cost barriers to extracurriculars and reported mixed awareness among families about district communications and opportunities.
- Skyline: responses noted gaps in feeling heard and recommended clearer, more timely communication when students can affect decisions.
- Gibson: 70 responses (about 35% of the school); students cited the school's limited racial diversity and asked for more intentional inclusion efforts and better staff understanding of IEP and 504 implementation.

Board members asked detailed questions about the report's charts and data. Director questions focused on a culturally responsive TFI (Tiered Fidelity Index) chart the board found difficult to read; Dr. Dana Bailey clarified that the TFI is used biennially as an implementation check on multi-tiered systems, and noted elementary schools had completed it more often than middle and high schools. Another chart labeled \"equity allowance\" (used to show an acceptable range in participation for the highly capable program) prompted staff to clarify that the visual should have shown a 20% above/below allowance; staff said the chart as printed did not display that line clearly.

Board discussion also included questions about identification and access to the highly capable program and whether a single low subscore could disqualify a student. Staff said the district now uses a composite/z-score approach and professional judgment to reduce overreliance on a single test score and that the district is exploring more advanced/accelerated opportunities keyed to students' unique strengths.

After questions and comments the board voted to accept the monitoring report. A student advisory vote was taken prior to the board's final vote. The motion to accept was moved and seconded; the board's chair called for the ayes and declared the motion adopted.","The Issaquah School District board accepted the Operational Expectation 16 (equity) monitoring report after staff highlighted recruitment, family engagement and professional development work and students from four high schools presented survey feedback.","actionData","errors"]

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Issaquah School Board accepts OE‑16 equity monitoring report after student presentations