Northshore School District, WA

Special Meeting - Leota Middle School Ribbon Cutting

Closed Executive Session & Special Meeting

Special Meeting - Board Interviews & Closed Executive Session

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a consent agenda, and action items. Key decisions include approving two special education service contracts exceeding $1 million each, agreements with three universities for College in the High School programs, and routine items like minutes, bills, and personnel. The board will also review the superintendent's performance against two parameters.

• Approval of $3,919,567.68 contract with Sunburst for behavior technicians and analysts for special education
• Approval of $1,026,019.50 contract with Calo for out-of-district residential special education placement
• College in the High School agreements with University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, and Bellevue College for 2026-2027
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from six prior meetings, payment of bills, and personnel report
• Performance review of superintendent on Parameters 1 and 2

Closed Exempt Session

The Northshore School District Board is holding a closed exempt session to discuss collective bargaining matters. The meeting is scheduled for 60 minutes, after which it will reconvene only to adjourn. No public decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Closed exempt session on collective bargaining
• Estimated 60-minute duration
• Reconvene for adjournment only

Special Meeting - New Administrator Meet and Greet

This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District board, dedicated solely to a meet-and-greet with a new administrator. The agenda contains only procedural items: commencement, attendee list, discussion, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.

• New administrator meet and greet

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session on August 24, 2026. The only substantive item is a discussion and update on the Family Engagement Taskforce. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, attendees, end of meeting).

• Family Engagement Taskforce update presented to the Board

Special Meeting - Community Serve Day

This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors held on August 23, 2026, for Community Serve Day. The board will participate in service activities at various school locations within the district. The agenda is largely procedural, with no policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Board participation in Community Serve Day at various school locations

Special Meeting & Closed Exempt Session

The Northshore School District Board is holding a special meeting to plan interviews for the District 5 Board Director vacancy. After a brief discussion, the board will enter a closed exempt session of up to 60 minutes to evaluate applicants' qualifications, then reconvene only to adjourn. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Interview planning for District 5 Board Director vacancy
• Closed exempt session up to 60 minutes to evaluate applicants
• Reconvene solely for adjournment

Special Meeting - Wall of Honor Ceremony

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on August 13, 2026, at Pop Keeney Stadium to attend the Wall of Honor Ceremony. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the ceremony, and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Wall of Honor Ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium, 9809 NE 188th Street, Bothell, WA 98011

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a special meeting on August 13, 2026, solely to attend the Wall of Honor Ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM and adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• No substantive decisions were made; the board attended the Wall of Honor Ceremony.

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board will consider awarding a construction contract for Leota Middle School Phase 2 to Cornerstone General Contractors, approve several resolutions for school projects, and adopt new superintendent parameters. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comments.

• Award of contract for Leota Middle School Phase 2 to Cornerstone General Contractors
• Resolution No. 920 for new in-lieu construction at Shelton View Elementary and Inglemoor HS Phase 2
• Resolution No. 921 to comply with RCW 39.10 for Kokanee, Shelton View, and Inglemoor HS projects
• Donation of $23,600.90 from Falcon Gridiron Booster Club to Woodinville HS Football Program
• Interlocal agreement with Central Washington University for College in the High School 2026-2027

The Northshore School District Board approved a $27,000 donation from the Falcon Gridiron Booster Club for the Woodinville HS football program, awarded the GC/CM contract for Leota Middle School Phase 1 Replacement to Cornerstone General Contractors, and approved resolutions for new in lieu construction at Shelton View Elementary and Inglemoor HS Phase 2. The board also adopted all nine Superintendent Parameters and approved two purchases over $1 million for US Foods and the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $27,000 donation from Falcon Gridiron Booster Club to Woodinville HS football program (3-0)
• Awarded GC/CM contract for Leota Middle School Phase 1 Replacement to Cornerstone General Contractors (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 920 for new in lieu construction at Shelton View Elementary and Inglemoor HS Phase 2 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 921 to comply with RCW 39.10 for alternative project delivery (3-0)
• Adopted Superintendent Parameters 1-9 (3-0)
• Approved purchase over $1M for US Foods for 2026-27 (3-0)
• Approved purchase over $1M for Washington Schools Risk Management Pool (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, interlocal agreement, field trips, and personnel report (3-0)

Special Meeting - Leadership Learning Week

This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors held during Leadership Learning Week. The board will attend the Leadership Learning session for administrators at North Creek High School. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Board attendance at Leadership Learning for administrators
• Meeting held at North Creek High School Commons

The Northshore School District Board of Directors convened a special meeting on August 10, 2026, at North Creek High School Commons for a Leadership Learning Session. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 AM and adjourned at 9:15 AM. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was a leadership learning session only

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review information relevant to the Strategic Plan Refresh. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine call to order, attendee list, and end of meeting items.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan Refresh

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a study session on August 10, 2026, to review information for the Strategic Plan Refresh. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only and adjourned at 7:01 PM.

• Reviewed Strategic Plan Refresh information (no action taken)

Special Meeting - Back to School Resource Fair

This is a special meeting where the Board of Directors will attend the Back to School Resource Fair at Pop Keeney Stadium. The agenda consists of procedural items and a single discussion item regarding the fair. No decisions or substantive actions are scheduled.

• Board attendance at Back to School Resource Fair at Pop Keeney Stadium

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board approved a consent agenda including out-of-state field trips totaling $333,246, the surplus of Into Reading Version 2 (K-1) materials, and the 2026-2027 salary schedule for non-represented administrative personnel. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and the meeting agenda itself.

• Approval of out-of-state/country field trips: Inglemoor HS Model UN in Vancouver, BC ($333,246 total)
• Surplus of Into Reading Version 2 (K-1) literacy materials to transition to Version 3
• Approval of 2026-2027 Salary Schedule 14 for Non-Represented Administrative Personnel (NNRAP-Professional Technical)
• Approval of minutes from Jan 29 special meeting, June 22 study session, and June 22 regular meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board will hold a required public hearing on the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget, followed by a first reading of Resolution No. 919 for adoption. Final adoption is scheduled for the July 13, 2026 meeting. The board will also approve consent agenda items including minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing for the 2026-2027 budget adoption
• First reading of Resolution No. 919, 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
• Approval of minutes from June 8, June 9 (two special meetings), June 11, and June 12, 2026 meetings

The Board approved the 2026-2032 Capital Facilities Plan and a new contract for the Superintendent. Other key approvals included the purchase of five new buses and track and field resurfacing for Kenmore Middle School. The Board also held a public hearing for the 2026-2027 budget adoption, though no comments were provided.

• Adopted 2026-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (3-0)
• Approved 2026-2029 Superintendent Contract (3-0)
• Approved purchase of five new buses from Bryson Bus for over $1 million (3-0)
• Approved AstroTurf Corporation quote for Kenmore Middle School track and field resurfacing (3-0)
• Approved $16,000 donation from Falcon Grid Iron Booster Club for Woodinville HS football (3-0)
• Approved PreK Literacy core curriculum materials (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including revised policies on property records, nutrition, and salary schedules (3-0)

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors holds a study session to discuss the 2026-2027 budget and board leadership roles. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Board of Directors reviewed information regarding the 2026-2027 budget. The Board also held a discussion concerning the vacated Director 5 position. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Special Meeting - North Creek High School Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the North Creek High School graduation. The meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at Pop Keeney Stadium.

• Attendance at North Creek High School graduation

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the North Creek High School Graduation. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

Special Meeting - Inglemoor High School Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Pop Keeney Stadium to attend the Inglemoor High School graduation. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the graduation, and end of meeting. No decisions or business items are scheduled.

• Board of Directors will attend Inglemoor High School graduation at Pop Keeney Stadium

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Inglemoor High School Graduation. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

Special Meeting - Woodinville High School Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Woodinville High School Graduation. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026, at Pop Keeney Stadium.

• Attendance at Woodinville High School Graduation

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Woodinville High School Graduation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Special Meeting - Innovation Lab High School Graduation

This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors convened solely for the purpose of attending the Innovation Lab High School graduation. No other business, votes, or decisions are scheduled. The agenda consists of ceremonial items only.

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Innovation Lab High School Graduation. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Special Meeting - Secondary Academy for Success Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Secondary Academy for Success graduation. The agenda consists of the commencement of the meeting, a list of attendees, and the graduation event.

• Secondary Academy for Success Graduation

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Secondary Academy for Success Graduation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Special Meeting - Northshore Learning Options School Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting solely to attend the Northshore Learning Options School graduation ceremony. The agenda includes commencement, a list of attendees, and a discussion item confirming board attendance at the graduation. No other business, votes, or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Board attendance at Northshore Learning Options School graduation

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Northshore Learning Options Graduation. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

Special Meeting - Adult Transition Pathways Celebration

The Northshore School District holds a special meeting to recognize the Adult Transition Pathways program. The event includes a list of attendees and a discussion about the program, but no formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Adult Transition Pathways Celebration. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

Special Meeting - Adult Transitioning to Independence Graduation

This special meeting is for the Northshore School District Board of Directors to attend the Adult Transitioning to Independence Graduation ceremony. No policy decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Board of Directors will attend the Adult Transitioning to Independence Graduation

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Adult Transitioning to Independence Graduation. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board will consider a donation from Bothell HS Music Boosters for a jazz festival trip and approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, bills, and personnel. The meeting also includes a Racial and Educational Justice quarterly update and a period for public comment.

• Donation of $23,600.90 from Bothell HS Music Boosters for the Ellington Jazz Festival trip to New York City (recommended amount $22,577.84)
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from May 26 Study Session, May 26 Regular Meeting, and May 28 Special Meeting
• Payment of bills for June 8, 2026 (attached signature page)
• Personnel report for June 8, 2026 (attached PDF)
• Racial and Educational Justice Quarterly Update (information only)

The Board of Directors approved a donation for the Bothell High School Ellington Jazz Festival trip to New York City. The board also adopted the consent agenda, including personnel reports and bill payments.

• Approved $22,577.84 donation from Bothell HS Music Boosters (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as published (4-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda including May 26 Study Session minutes, May 26 Regular Board Meeting minutes, May 28 Special Meeting minutes, payment of bills, and personnel report (4-0)

Special Meeting - Retiree Event

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will convene a special meeting to attend the Northshore Retiree Event. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM at the Administrative Center Board Room.

• Commencement of meeting
• List of attendees
• Discussion: Northshore Retiree Event
• End of meeting

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend a Retiree Event. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board will hold a study session to review information on Goal 4, which focuses on developing innovative, creative, and critical thinkers. No decisions will be made; the session is for discussion and information review only. Attached documents include a report and a presentation deck.

• Discussion of Goal 4 – Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers
• Attached report: SG4-AY2526-Report-Final.pdf (661 KB)
• Attached presentation: SG4-AY2526-Deck-Final.pdf (2,308 KB)

The Board of Directors held a study session to review information regarding Goal 4, Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers. No formal actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from six prior meetings. Superintendent Dr. Justin Irish gave a report, and there were school spotlights and a public comment period. No new policy votes or financial decisions were on the agenda.

• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from May 11 regular meeting, May 11 closed executive session, May 14 special meeting (C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Awards), May 16 Board Retreat, May 18 Conversations With the Board, and May 19 Scholarship Foundation Breakfast
• Superintendent Dr. Justin Irish's report
• Northshore Spotlights (student/staff recognition)
• Public comment period up to 60 minutes
• Land acknowledgement read by Director Carson Sanderson

The Board approved a new K-5 core ELA curriculum and an architectural contract amendment for the Inglemoor High School replacement project. They also accepted the completion of the Skyview Middle School Track and Field project and authorized several athletic and staffing agreements.

• Approved HMH Version 3 + Structured Literacy for K-5 Core Curriculum (4-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 for Inglemoor HS Phase 2 Architectural Agreement with Hutteball + Oremus Architecture (4-0)
• Accepted Skyview Middle School Track and Field Project as complete (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 917 delegating authority to KingCo Conference for 2026-27 (4-0)
• Approved WIAA Resolution No. 918 and Membership Renewal for 2026-27 (4-0)
• Approved Sunburst Workforce Advisors Statement of Work for 2026-2027 placements (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel report and bill payments (4-0)
• Found Superintendent in compliance with Goal 4 Monitoring Report (4-0)

Special Meeting - Career and Technical (CTE) Spring Recognition

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Career and Technical Education Spring Recognition. The agenda contains no items for decision or formal vote.

• Career and Technical Education Spring Recognition

The Board of Directors attended the Career and Technical (CTE) Spring Recognition event. No substantive decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

Special Meeting - Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast

This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors. The only agenda item is the board's attendance at the Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast. No decisions or formal business are scheduled.

• Board will attend Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast at Evergreen Church, 3429 240th St SE, Bothell

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to attend the Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast at the Evergreen Church. No substantive decisions were recorded.