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Northshore School District board extends superintendent contract, approves turf, buses and curriculum; holds budget hearing
Summary
At a June working session the Northshore School District board extended the superintendent's contract through 2029 and approved several purchases and program adoptions — including a turf and track contract for Kenmore Middle School, five diesel buses, and a Pre‑K literacy curriculum — and held a first reading of the 2026–27 budget.
The Northshore School District Board of Directors on June 24 voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Irish’s contract and approved multiple procurement and program items while holding a statutorily required public hearing on the 2026–27 budget.
The board voted to roll the superintendent’s current three‑year contract forward by one year so it would cover 2026–2029. President Sandy Hayes called the result after the vote: “The contract is approved. Congratulations. You’re here for three more years.” Dr. Irish thanked the board for their support.
In a series of consent motions the board approved an OMNIA cooperative‑purchasing contract with AstroTurf Corporation to resurface the track and install a synthetic turf field at Kenmore Middle School, with work expected to be completed in fall 2026. Dr. Irish described the Omnia Group procurement and recommended approval.
The board also authorized the purchase of five full‑size school buses for delivery in the 2026–27 school year. Board discussion noted the district is buying diesel buses and that electric buses remain costlier and require more infrastructure. Dr. Irish said the district will “keep everyone informed as we learn more” about electric options and that state depreciation schedules recently changed bus replacement life from 13 to 15 years.
On curriculum, the board adopted a Pre‑K literacy core curriculum (Creative Curriculum / Kickstart to Literacy), described in board materials as tier‑one instruction aligned with the science of reading and adaptable for diverse learners. The board approved a $16,000 donation from the Falcon Grid Iron Booster Club to support Woodinville High School football program fees and related costs.
In other business the board adopted the district’s 2026 Capital Facilities Plan, prepared under RCW 36.70A and board policy 9110, and approved two project acceptances for recently completed security camera installations and playground improvements. The board also passed the consent agenda and several personnel items.
The board opened and closed the public hearing on the 2026–27 budget as required by state law; Chris Brenan, the district’s director of business, said the board will consider adoption of the budget at its July 13 meeting.
What the board did not do was take a final vote on the budget — the June hearing constituted the first reading and public comment opportunity required before final adoption.
Votes at a glance
• Superintendent contract extension — Approved (motion passed; vote tally not specified in the meeting record).
• OMNIA/AstroTurf contract for Kenmore Middle School — Approved (completion estimated fall 2026; contract via Omnia cooperative purchasing).
• Purchase of five full‑size buses (diesel) — Approved (delivery 2026–27; discussion noted electric buses cost roughly twice as much).
• Pre‑K literacy curriculum (Kickstart to Literacy) — Approved.
• Falcon Grid Iron Booster Club donation ($16,000) — Accepted.
• 2026 Capital Facilities Plan — Adopted (prepared in compliance with RCW 36.70A and board policy 9110).
A board packet and the meeting video with captions are available on the district’s website; the board will take a final vote on the 2026–27 budget at its July 13 meeting.
