Northshore School District public meetings in 2024
114 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Canceled Special Meeting - School Visit - Woodmoor Elementary
This special meeting for a school visit to Woodmoor Elementary has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place.
- Meeting canceled — no action taken
Study Session
The Board of Directors will meet for a study session to review and discuss information regarding the district's Comprehensive Counseling Plan.
- Discussion of the Comprehensive Counseling Plan
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors is meeting to nominate and elect a President, Vice President, and Audit Committee Chair. The session includes a report from Superintendent Michael Tolley and a period for public comment.
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Election of Audit Committee Chair
- Adoption of Board Policy No. 3244 - Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors met to conduct regular business, including the approval of meeting minutes and a superintendent's report. The board decided to approve a cooperation agreement with the Lake Washington School District to support Native American students.
- Interdistrict Cooperation Agreement for Native American Education Consortium 2024-2025 with Lake Washington School District
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information on Goal 5, which focuses on preparing students for lifelong success after graduation. This is a discussion item only; no decisions or votes are scheduled. The meeting otherwise consists of procedural items such as call to order and attendee list.
- Discussion of Goal 5 - Ready for Lifelong Success After Graduation, including review of supporting documents (presentation deck, report, and draft categories).
Special Meeting - Washington State School Directors' Association Conference Board Member Dinner
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting solely to attend a board dinner at the Washington State School Directors' Association Conference. No votes, public hearings, or substantive discussions are scheduled. The agenda consists of procedural items only.
- Board dinner at Washington State School Directors' Association Conference in Spokane
Special Meeting - Washington State School Directors' Association Annual Conference
This special meeting is for the Northshore School District Board of Directors to attend the annual Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) Conference from November 20–23, 2024, in Spokane. No decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda; it is solely a conference attendance item.
- Board attends WSSDA Annual Conference at Spokane Convention Center
Special Meeting - School Visit - Innovation Lab High School
This is a special meeting for the Northshore School District Board of Directors to conduct a school visit to Innovation Lab High School. The board will attend a Strategic Action Plan School Visit at the school's location. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists primarily of the visit and standard procedural items.
- Strategic Action Plan School Visit to Innovation Lab High School
Special Meeting - Conversations With the Board
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting for 'Conversations With the Board.' The session focuses on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and subsequent steps.
- Discussion on 2025-2026 Budget Development and Next Steps
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session. The main item is a review of information for the 2025-2026 Budget Development. No decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Review of 2025-2026 Budget Development
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors met to review district reports and approve a consent agenda. Key actions included updating policies regarding student discipline and the prohibition of sexual harassment of district staff.
- Approval of Revised Board Policy No. 5011 - Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited
- Approval of Revised Board Policy No. 3310 - Student Discipline
- State of the College presentation by Dr. Eric Murray from Cascadia College
- Approval of minutes for October 28 Study Session and Regular Board Meeting
- Approval of minutes for October 29 Special Meeting (Crystal Springs Elementary visit)
Special Meeting - School Visit - Crystal Springs Elementary
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at Crystal Springs Elementary for a school visit focused on the Strategic Action Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a discussion and observation visit.
- Board members will attend a Strategic Action Plan School Visit at Crystal Springs Elementary (21615 9th Avenue SE, Bothell)
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including the adoption of the consent agenda, which contains approval of minutes from five prior meetings (Oct 14 regular and study sessions, Oct 15 special meetings for a school visit and a capital gains town hall, and Oct 23 education funding town hall). The meeting also includes a land acknowledgement, superintendent's report, and public comment period.
- Adoption of consent agenda including approval of minutes from five prior meetings
- Approval of minutes from Oct 14 Regular Board Meeting
- Approval of minutes from Oct 14 Study Session
- Approval of minutes from Oct 15 Special Meeting (Wellington Elementary visit)
- Approval of minutes from Oct 15 Special Meeting (12109 Capital Gains Initiative town hall)
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information and data on Superintendent Parameter 9 - Equity. The board will discuss various attached documents including discipline protocols, gender inclusive schools policies, and a racial and educational justice framework. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes scheduled.
- Review of Superintendent Parameter 9 - Equity with supporting data
- Draft discipline protocols for discrimination incidents attached
- Gender Inclusive Schools policy (3211P) included for review
- Racial and Educational Justice Framework and Handbook for 2024-27 attached
- Religious and cultural observances document for 2024-2025 attached
Exempt Session - Quasi Judicial Hearing
The Board is meeting in an exempt session not open to the public. The session is for collective bargaining, grievance meetings, or planning strategies for professional negotiations.
- Quasi-Judicial Hearing regarding collective bargaining or grievance proceedings
Special Meeting - Northshore PTSA Council Presidents and Principals Luncheon
This is a procedural special meeting where the Board of Directors will attend the Northshore PTSA Council Presidents and Principals Luncheon at Brightwater. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Board attendance at Northshore PTSA President and Principals Luncheon at Brightwater
Special Meeting - Education Funding Crisis Town Hall
The Northshore School Board will hold a special meeting as a town hall to discuss the education funding crisis. No votes or formal decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is a public forum for discussion.
- Education Funding Crisis Town Hall at Edmonds Woodway High School
Special Meeting - Town Hall - i 2109 Capital Gains Initiative
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a town hall meeting to discuss Initiative 2109 (Capital Gains Initiative). The agenda lists only a discussion item for this public forum. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Town hall discussion on Initiative 2109, the Capital Gains Initiative
Special Meeting - School Visit - Wellington Elementary
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting for a school visit. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a Strategic Action Plan School Visit at Wellington Elementary School.
- Strategic Action Plan School Visit at Wellington Elementary School
Regular Board Meeting
The board will consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes from five prior meetings (special meetings, study session, regular meeting, and groundbreaking ceremonies). The meeting also includes a superintendent's report and a public comment period lasting up to 60 minutes. No major policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.
- Adoption of consent agenda for approval of minutes from five meetings held in September 2024
- Public comment period (up to 60 minutes) — speakers must sign in and are limited to 3 minutes each
- Superintendent Mr. Michael Tolley's report (information only)
- Land acknowledgement read by Director Sotak
- Approval of the agenda as published (procedural action)
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information on the 2025-2026 budget development. The meeting is a discussion only, with no formal actions or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of 2025-2026 budget development
Special Meeting - Maywood Hills Elementary Groundbreaking
This special meeting is a ceremonial groundbreaking event for Maywood Hills Elementary. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the board will attend the ceremony.
- Maywood Hills Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony at 19510 104th Avenue NE, Bothell
Special Meeting - Woodin Elementary Groundbeaking
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Woodin Elementary School for the groundbreaking ceremony. The agenda consists solely of the ceremony and attendee list; no votes or other business are scheduled.
- Board of Directors to attend Woodin Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony at 12950 NE 195th Street, Bothell
Special Meeting - Kenmore Elementary Groundbreaking
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Kenmore Elementary School to attend the school's groundbreaking ceremony. No decisions or proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is entirely ceremonial.
- Kenmore Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony at 19121 71st Avenue NE, Kenmore
Special Meeting - Career and Technical (CTE) Fall Kick-Off Event
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Career and Technical Education Fall Kick-Off Event. No decisions or proposals are on the agenda.
- Board of Directors will attend the CTE Fall Kick-Off Event.
Special Meeting - Crystal Springs Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Board of Directors is meeting for a special session to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Crystal Springs Elementary. The meeting is held at 21615 9th Avenue SE in Bothell.
- Crystal Springs Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony
Special Meeting - Sorenson Early Childhood & Westhill Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors for a groundbreaking ceremony at Sorenson Early Learning Center and Westhill Elementary. The board will attend the ceremony; no business decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Board attendance at Sorenson Early Learning Center and Westhill Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony
Special Meeting - Fernwood Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Board of Directors is meeting for a special session to attend the Fernwood Elementary groundbreaking ceremony. The event is located at 3933 Jewell Road in Bothell.
- Fernwood Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review and potentially revise its board bylaws and regulations (B's & R's). They will also plan the schedule and format for Conversations With the Board events for the 2024-2025 school year. No votes or financial decisions are scheduled.
- Review and revision of board operations bylaws and regulations (26 attached documents)
- Planning for Conversations With the Board community engagement events for 2024-2025
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors met to conduct regular business, including the approval of the meeting agenda and previous session minutes. The board also reviewed a superintendent's report and heard public comments.
- Approval of $18,620 for Woodinville High School Girls Basketball Team trip to the Arizona Holiday Basketball Tournament in Tempe, Arizona
- Approval of payment of bills dated September 23, 2024
- Approval of minutes for September 4, 2024, Special Meeting (Zach LaVine Court Dedication & Jersey Retirement)
- Approval of minutes for September 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and Study Session
Special Meeting - September 20-21, 2024, Washington State School Directors' Association - General Assembly
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to participate in the Washington State School Directors' Association Legislative General Assembly. The event takes place September 20-21, 2024, in Des Moines, WA.
- Attendance at the Washington State School Directors' Association Legislative General Assembly
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes an interagency agreement with Everett Community College for the College in the High School program for the 2024-2025 school year, a personnel report, and minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is largely procedural.
- Interagency agreement with Everett Community College for College in the High School for 2024-2025
- Personnel Report for 9-09-24
- Approval of minutes from Aug 20, Aug 25, and Aug 26 meetings
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board is holding a study session to discuss the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP).
- Discussion of Teacher and Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP)
Special Meeting - Zach LaVine Court Dedication & Jersey Retirement
This special meeting is a ceremonial event where the Board of Directors will attend the Zach LaVine Court Dedication and Jersey Retirement at Bothell High School. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Board will attend Zach LaVine Court Dedication and Jersey Retirement at Bothell High School
Study Session
The Board of Directors is holding a study session to discuss the General Assembly and legislative priorities planning.
- Discussion of General Assembly and Legislative Priorities Planning
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting that includes a public comment period of up to 60 minutes and approval of the consent agenda, which comprises minutes from several prior meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Public comment period (up to 60 minutes) for community members to address the board
- Approval of minutes from August 6, 7, 8, 12 (two meetings), and 15, 2024 special and regular meetings
- Land acknowledgment read by Director Trần
Special Meeting - Community Serve Day
The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to participate in Community Serve Day. The event takes place at various school locations.
- Board participation in Community Serve Day
Special Meeting - Community Town Hall on i-2117
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special community town hall to discuss I-2117. The meeting consists of attendance taking and a discussion segment on the initiative, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Community Town Hall on I-2117 at Kenmore Community Club
Special Meeting - Board Retreat
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors, held as a retreat. The board will discuss and plan topics outlined in an attached retreat agenda. No formal decisions or votes are expected; the focus is on future planning.
- Board retreat with discussion and planning of topics from the attached School Board Retreat Agenda
Special Meeting - Wall of Honor Ceremony
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors solely to attend the Wall of Honor Ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium. No policy decisions, votes, or financial items are on the agenda.
- Board will attend Wall of Honor Ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors approved the consent agenda, which includes minutes from July 8, approval of out-of-state field trips, award of a dairy products contract to Liberty Distributing Inc. with an annual estimated expense of $275,000, and award of multiple contracts for behavior specialist services to eight vendors. Public comment was also heard during the meeting.
- Approval of out-of-state field trips: Inglemoor HS Model UN in Vancouver, BC (January 2025) and North Creek HS Cross Country in Missoula, MT (September 2024); total cost $18,640 funded by student/booster/ASB funds.
- Award RFP# 2024-07-17 Dairy Products Contract to Liberty Distributing Inc. as lowest bidder; initial term Aug 15, 2024 – Aug 14, 2025, with four optional one-year extensions.
- Award multiple Behavior Specialist Services contracts to eight vendors (Aequor Healthcare, Amergis, Behavioral Institute, etc.) for a roster of resources; initial term Sep 1, 2024 – Aug 31, 2025, with four optional one-year extensions.
- Approval of minutes from the July 8, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.
- Superintendent's report and public comment period (up to 60 minutes).
Special Meeting - New Administrator Meet and Greet
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to meet and greet new administrators for the upcoming school year. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- New Administrator Meet and Greet for the 2024-2025 school year
Special Meeting - Back to School Resource Fair
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to attend the Back to School Resource Fair at Pop Keeney Stadium. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the fair, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Board members will attend the Back to School Resource Fair at Pop Keeney Stadium
Special Meeting - Leadership Learning Week
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend a portion of Leadership Learning Week. The session is scheduled for approximately 2.5 hours at North Creek High School.
- Discussion regarding Leadership Learning Week
Special Meeting - Leadership Learning Week
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend approximately 2.5 hours of Leadership Learning Week at North Creek High School.
- Discussion regarding Leadership Learning Week
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board met to conduct procedural business, including approving the meeting agenda and several administrative items. This included adopting minutes from recent high school graduation ceremonies and a previous closed session.
- Approval of the July 8, 2024, meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes for the December 4, 2023, closed session
- Adoption of minutes for Bothell, North Creek, Woodinville, Inglemoor, and Northshore Learning Options graduations
Closed Executive Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a closed executive session on June 24, 2024. The meeting includes consideration regarding the transfer of a district employee.
- Possible action regarding the transfer of a district employee
Regular Board Meeting
The Board held a public hearing for the first reading of the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The meeting also included updates on racial and educational justice and a donation to Bothell High School. Additionally, the Board approved several sets of previous meeting minutes via the consent agenda.
- Public hearing for 2024-25 Budget Adoption (Resolution No. 894)
- Racial and Educational Justice Quarterly Update
- Zach LaVine Bothell High School Donation
- Administrative Retirement Recognition
Study Session
The Board of Directors will review information regarding the 2024-2025 Budget. This study session is focused on reviewing budget presentation materials.
- Review of 2024-2025 Budget information
Special Meeting - Innovation Lab High School Graduation
The Board of Directors will attend the Innovation Lab High School graduation at Northshore Concert Hall. This special meeting consists of procedural items for attending the commencement ceremony.
- Attendance at Innovation Lab High School graduation
Special Meeting - Northshore Learning Options Graduation
This special meeting is for the Board of Directors to attend the Northshore Learning Options Graduation. The event is scheduled for June 20, 2024, at the Northshore Concert Hall.
- Attendance at Northshore Learning Options Graduation
Special Meeting - Inglemoor High School Graduation
This special meeting is for the Northshore School District Board of Directors to attend the Inglemoor High School graduation. The agenda consists of procedural items regarding commencement and a list of attendees.
- Attendance at Inglemoor High School graduation
Special Meeting - Woodinville High School Graduation
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend the Woodinville High School graduation at Pop Keeney Stadium. This special meeting is for the purpose of attending the commencement ceremony.
- Attendance at Woodinville High School Graduation at Pop Keeney Stadium
Special Meeting - North Creek High School Graduation
The Board of Directors will attend the North Creek High School graduation at Pop Keeney Stadium. This special meeting consists of procedural items related to this attendance.
- Attendance of the Board of Directors at North Creek High School graduation
Special Meeting - Bothell High School Graduation
This special meeting consists of procedural items for the Board of Directors to attend the Bothell High School graduation at Pop Keeney Stadium. The agenda contains no other business or decisions.
- Attendance at Bothell High School graduation
Special Meeting - Secondary Academy for Success Graduation
This special meeting is scheduled for the Northshore School District Board of Directors to attend the Secondary Academy for Success graduation. The agenda contains only procedural items related to the event.
- Attendance at the Secondary Academy for Success graduation
Special Meeting - Northshore Retiree Event
This special meeting on June 13, 2024, concerns the Northshore Retiree Event. The agenda indicates that the Board of Directors will attend the event. No other specific business or decisions are listed for this meeting.
- Board attendance at the Northshore Retiree Event
Special Meeting - Adult Transition Pathways Celebration
This special meeting is scheduled to host a celebration for Adult Transition Pathways. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific details or decisions.
- Adult Transition Pathways Celebration discussion
Special Meeting - Adult Transitioning to Independence Graduation
This special meeting is for the Adult Transitioning to Independence Graduation. The Board of Directors will attend the event at North Creek High School. No other business or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Attendance at Adult Transitioning to Independence Graduation
Closed Executive Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to review the performance of an employee for up to thirty minutes.
- Review of an employee's performance
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will review budget information for the 2024-2025 school year during this study session.
- 2024-2025 Budget Update
Regular Board Meeting
This meeting consisted of procedural business and the review of past records. The board conducted a superintendent's report and provided time for public comment. The board also voted to adopt a consent agenda containing several sets of meeting minutes.
- Approval of the June 10, 2024, agenda
- Approval of May 28, 2024, Closed Executive Session minutes
- Approval of May 28, 2024, Study Session minutes
- Approval of May 28, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes
- Approval of June 3, 2024, Joint Meeting with Bothell City Council minutes
Special Meeting - Northshore PTSA Council Spring Recognition
This special meeting is for the Northshore PTSA Council Spring Recognition event. The Board of Directors will attend the recognition at Eastside Church.
- Attendance of the Board of Directors at the PTSA Council Spring Recognition
Special Meeting - CTE Spring Celebration
This special meeting is for the CTE Spring Celebration. The agenda notes that the Board of Directors will attend the event.
- Board attendance at the CTE Spring Celebration
Special Meeting - Joint Meeting with Bothell City Council
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special joint meeting with the Bothell City Council to discuss topics of mutual interest. The agenda includes a call to order, attendee list, and a discussion item, with a document titled 'Joint Meeting Topics 2024_6_3.pdf' attached. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Joint discussion with Bothell City Council on topics of mutual interest
- Attachment: Joint Meeting Topics 2024_6_3.pdf (98 KB)
Special Meeting - Conversations With the Board
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board, held as a conversation with the board. The main item is a discussion about the 2024-2025 budget and moving forward with partners. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 budget
- Discussion of moving forward with partners
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review information on Goal 4, which focuses on fostering innovative, creative, and critical thinkers. This is a discussion item, not a decision-making meeting, and no votes or actions are scheduled.
- Review of Goal 4 - Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers
- Attachments include Goal 4 Slide Deck (4,536 KB), SG4-2023-2024-Report-Final.pdf, and G-1_Goals_last_reviewed_2_13_2023.pdf
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on May 28, 2024, approving the agenda and consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of minutes, a $35,000 out-of-state trip for Leota Middle School students to the FPSI conference, payment of bills, and the personnel report. The board also received a report from the superintendent and heard public comments.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 13, 21, and 22 meetings
- Approved $35,000 out-of-state trip for Leota Middle School FPS club to Bloomington, Indiana (June 5-9, 2024)
- Approved payment of bills dated May 28, 2024
- Approved personnel report dated May 28, 2024
- Heard public comments and superintendent's report
Closed Executive Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting in a closed executive session on May 28, 2024, to review the performance of an employee, as permitted under RCW 42.30.110(g). The session may last up to one hour, after which the board will reconvene only to adjourn. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Closed executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) for up to 1 hour
- Purpose: review performance of an employee
- Meeting will reconvene solely for adjournment
Closed Executive Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting in a closed executive session to review the performance of a public employee, as permitted under RCW 42.30.100(g). The session is expected to last up to two hours, after which the board will reconvene only to adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Closed executive session per RCW 42.30.100(g) to review a public employee's performance
- Session anticipated to last up to two hours
- Meeting will reconvene solely for adjournment
Special Meeting - C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Awards
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on May 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Northshore Concert Hall. The sole agenda item is the board's attendance at the C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Awards Ceremony. No other business or decisions are listed.
- Board attendance at C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Awards Ceremony
Special Meeting - Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors. The only substantive item is the board's attendance at the Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the commencement, attendee list, and end of the meeting.
- Board attendance at Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board is holding a study session with a single discussion item: Board Advocacy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, containing only call to order, attendee list, and end of meeting items.
- Discussion of Board Advocacy
Closed Executive Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a closed executive session to review, discuss, and determine their position related to legal matters, per RCW 42.30.140(4). The session is estimated to last up to 60 minutes, after which the special meeting will reconvene solely for adjournment. No public decisions or actions are on this agenda.
- Closed executive session for legal matters under RCW 42.30.140(4)
- Session estimated to last up to 60 minutes
- Meeting reconvenes only for adjournment after the session
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting, which includes a superintendent's report, public comment, and adoption of the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and several action items, notably the Highly Capable Program Plan for 2023-24 with a fiscal impact of $775,942 funded by a grant, and out-of-state field trips for National History Day competitions. The board also approved the agenda and consent agenda as presented.
- Approval of Highly Capable Program Plan 2023-24 with $775,942 grant funding
- Approval of Bothell High School out-of-state trip to Maryland for National History Day (cost $1,900)
- Approval of Northshore Middle School out-of-state trip to Maryland for National History Day (cost $8,800)
- Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings (April 22, 23, 29, May 4, 6)
- Public comment period limited to 60 minutes, with 3-minute speaking slots
Closed Executive Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a closed executive session on May 6, 2024, to receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee, as permitted under RCW 42.30.110(1)(f). The session is expected to last 60 minutes, after which the special meeting will reconvene solely for adjournment. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Closed executive session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(f) to evaluate complaints against a public officer or employee
- Estimated 60-minute session, followed by reconvening for adjournment only
Special Meeting - Northshore School District Family Symposium
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors held as part of the Family Symposium at North Creek High School. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, a discussion item about the symposium, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed.
- Board attendance at the Northshore School District Family Symposium
- Meeting held at North Creek High School, 3613 191st Place SE, Bothell, WA
Special Meeting - WSSDA Regional Meeting
This is a special meeting where the Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend the WSSDA Regional Meeting at the Issaquah School District Administrative Center. The agenda contains only procedural items: commencement, attendee list, the discussion item about attending the regional meeting, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive business are listed.
- Board attends WSSDA Regional Meeting at Issaquah School District Administrative Center, 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA
Special Meeting - School Visit - Canyon Park Middle School
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Canyon Park Middle School in Bothell. The board will visit the school as part of its Strategic Action Plan, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda.
- Special meeting held at Canyon Park Middle School, 23723 23rd Avenue SE, Bothell
- Strategic Action Plan school visit by the Board of Directors
Canceled - Closed Executive Session
This meeting, originally scheduled as a closed executive session to consider the transfer of a district employee, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive public business.
- Closed executive session to consider employee transfer (canceled)
- Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Administrative Center
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review and discuss information related to Categorical Programs. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine call to order, attendance, and adjournment. No decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of Categorical Programs
- Attached presentation: April 22 Board Study Session Categorical Programs FINAL.pdf (1,828 KB)
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting on April 22, 2024. The board will hear a report from Superintendent Michael Tolley, receive a racial and educational justice update, and take public comment. The main action is the adoption of the consent agenda, which includes approving minutes, a revised policy on disciplinary action and discharge, and out-of-state field trips for student groups.
- Revised Board Policy 5281 - Disciplinary Action and Discharge
- Inglemoor High School TSA Nationals trip to Orlando, FL, $17,448.60
- North Creek High School FBLA Conference trip to Orlando, FL, $140,960.00
- Approval of minutes from multiple March 2024 meetings
- Racial and Educational Justice Quarterly Update
Special Meeting - Northshore Schools Foundation Event
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Brightwater. The agenda indicates the board will attend the Northshore Schools Foundation Event, with no other business or decisions listed.
- Board attendance at Northshore Schools Foundation Event
- Meeting held at Brightwater, 7:00 PM
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review information on Goal 1 - Success in the Early Years. The discussion will include a slide deck and a report on the 2023-2024 school year. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.
- Discussion of Goal 1 - Success in the Early Years
- Review of Goal 1 Slide Deck 2024_3_25.pdf (4,949 KB)
- Review of SG1-2023-2024-Report-Foster-Final (1).pdf (594 KB)
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting, which includes a superintendent's report, public comment, and adoption of the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings and approval of out-of-state trips for student organizations. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as presented.
- Approved Bothell High School FBLA trip to Orlando, FL, $26,567.00, funded by CTE, FBLA Booster and families
- Approved Inglemoor High School FBLA trip to Orlando, FL, $17,090.00, funded by CTE, FBLA, Student Pay
- Approved minutes from March 5, 11, 12, 14, and 18, 2024 meetings
- Public comment period limited to 60 minutes, with 3-minute speaking slots
Closed Executive Session
The Northshore School District Board is holding a closed executive session to discuss legal matters and collective bargaining. The session is expected to last 60 minutes, after which the board will reconvene only to adjourn. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Closed executive session under RCW 42.30.110 to review legal matters
- Closed executive session under RCW 42.30.140(a) for collective bargaining and labor negotiations
- Session estimated to last 60 minutes
Special Meeting - Robotics Competition
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on March 23, 2024, at Sammamish High School. The only substantive item is a discussion item noting that the board will attend the Robotics Competition at the school. The rest of the agenda is procedural (commencement, attendee list, end of meeting).
- Board will attend Robotics Competition at Sammamish High School
- Special meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Special Meeting - Student Justice Conference
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Cascadia College for the Student Justice Conference. The board will attend the conference at various times, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: commencement, attendee list, discussion of the conference, and adjournment.
- Board members will attend the Student Justice Conference at Cascadia College at various times
Special Meeting - Board Retreat
The Northshore School District Board is holding a special meeting retreat to discuss several topics, including a pool, the Portrait/Profile of a Graduate, artificial intelligence, and data. These are discussion items only, with no decisions listed on the agenda.
- Discussion: Pool
- Discussion: Portrait / Profile of a Graduate
- Discussion: Artificial Intelligence
- Discussion: Data
Special Meeting - Northshore PTSA Reflections Celebration
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors, held solely for the board to attend the Northshore PTSA Reflections Celebration at Brightwater. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or discussions, only the commencement, attendee list, the celebration attendance item, and adjournment.
- Board attendance at Northshore PTSA Reflections Celebration at Brightwater
Special Meeting - Conversations With the Board
The Northshore School District Board is holding a special meeting for conversations with the board. The agenda includes a discussion of the 2024-2025 budget. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion only.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 budget
Special Meeting - School Visit - North Creek High School
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at North Creek High School. The board will visit the school as part of its Strategic Action Plan review. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main item being the school visit and discussion.
- Strategic Plan School Visit - North Creek High School
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information on the 2024-2025 budget development. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no other substantive business.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 budget development
Special Meeting - CTE Career and College Readiness Open House
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Bothell High School to attend the CTE College and Career Readiness Open House. The agenda contains only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the open house, and end of meeting, with no other business items.
- Board attendance at CTE College and Career Readiness Open House
- Meeting held at Bothell High School, 9130 NE 180th Street, Bothell, WA
Special Meeting - School Visit - Fernwood Elementary
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Fernwood Elementary School in Bothell. The board will visit the school as part of its Strategic Action Plan, with no formal decisions or votes on the agenda.
- Special meeting held at Fernwood Elementary, 3933 Jewell Road, Bothell, WA
- Board attends Strategic Action Plan School Visit
- Agenda includes commencement, attendee list, discussion, and end of meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items and take action on a bond sale resolution. The board will also consider approving out-of-state trips for student groups and a donation to a middle school.
- Resolution No. 883 authorizes sale of bonds up to $200 million and refunding of 2014 bonds up to $66 million
- Approval of $36,000 DECA trip for North Creek High School to California
- Approval of $43,500 Bothell High School Jazz Band trip to New York
- Approval of $14,864.12 donation to Leota Middle School
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payment of bills, and personnel report
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review information on Goal 2, which focuses on developing responsible, resilient, and empathetic learners. The agenda includes a presentation and reports on this goal, with no formal decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of Goal 2 - Responsible, Resilient, Empathetic Learners
- Review of Goal 2 Board Presentation.pdf (18,036 KB)
- Review of SG2-2023-2024-Report.pdf (583 KB)
- Review of Appendix-Panorama Items-Fall 23.pdf (214 KB)
Special Meeting - Superintendent Search
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. They will review proposals from multiple search firms and may take action on selecting one. The meeting is focused on this single agenda item.
- Review of superintendent search firm proposals
- Possible action regarding the superintendent search
- Proposals from ADOM Talent, Cherokee Staffing, HYA, McPherson & Jacobson, NWLA, and Ray & Associates
Exempt Closed Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a closed, exempt session to discuss collective bargaining matters, including contract negotiations and related strategy. This session is not open to the public and is authorized under RCW 42.30.140(4).
- Closed session for up to one hour on collective bargaining
- Discussion may include contract negotiations, grievances, and labor agreement interpretation
- Board may plan or adopt strategy for collective bargaining or mediation proceedings
Study Session
The Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information regarding Early Childhood. The session also includes a discussion on next steps for Advocacy Strategy Planning.
- Review of Early Childhood information
- Advocacy Strategy Planning discussion
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and a racial and educational justice update. The main action is adopting the consent agenda, which includes approving minutes, paying bills, a personnel report, and four out-of-state student trips totaling $144,714.
- Approve $19,000 Inglemoor HS USRowing trip to Sarasota, FL
- Approve $46,364 Inglemoor HS DECA trip to Anaheim, CA
- Approve $55,775 Woodinville HS DECA trip
- Approve $23,575 Bothell HS DECA trip
- Approve payment of bills and personnel report
Special Meeting - Northshore Girls Flag Football Championship
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors held on February 10, 2024, at Pop Keeney Stadium. The board will attend the Northshore Girls Flag Football Championship Day. The agenda is largely procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Board attendance at Northshore Girls Flag Football Championship Day
- Meeting held at Pop Keeney Stadium
Special Meeting - State of Our Schools
The Board of Directors will attend the State of Our Schools Event at Northshore Community Church. This is a special meeting scheduled for February 7, 2024.
- State of Our Schools Event at Northshore Community Church
Special Meeting - Joint Meeting with Kenmore City Council
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special joint meeting with the Kenmore City Council to discuss topics of mutual interest. The agenda contains no specific action items or detailed discussion points, only the joint discussion item.
- Joint meeting with Kenmore City Council to discuss topics of mutual interest
Special Meeting - School Visit - Bothell High School
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at Bothell High School for a Strategic Action Plan School Visit. The agenda includes a discussion item on the visit, with no other substantive business. The meeting is primarily a site visit rather than a decision-making session.
- Strategic Action Plan School Visit at Bothell High School (9130 NE 180th Street, Bothell, WA 98011)
Special Meeting - Legislative Day On the Hill
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors held at the State Capitol in Olympia, Washington, for Legislative Day On the Hill. The agenda is procedural and contains no decisions or substantive discussion items; the board is attending the event.
- Board attendance at Legislative Day On the Hill at the State Capitol, Olympia, WA
Special Meeting - Legislative Conference
This is a special meeting where the Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend a Legislative Conference at South Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the conference, and adjournment, with no specific policy items or decisions listed.
- Board attends Legislative Conference at South Sound Community College, Olympia
Special Meeting - School Visit Arrowhead Elementary
The Northshore School District Board of Directors will conduct a school visit at Arrowhead Elementary. This visit is part of the district's Strategic Action Plan.
- Strategic Plan School Visit at Arrowhead Elementary
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review information about Goal 3, which focuses on growth for every student and eliminating outcome and opportunity gaps. The agenda includes a discussion item with attached slide deck and report, but no formal decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Goal 3 - Growth for Every Student, Elimination of Outcome and Opportunity Gaps
- Review of Goal 3 Slide Deck-AY23-24-Rebranded.pptx.pdf (5,297 KB)
- Review of SG3-AY2324-Report-Foster-Draft-All-Final.pdf (644 KB)
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and action on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, two out-of-state Key Club field trips to Portland, a revised Board Policy No. 3220 on Freedom of Expression, the personnel report, and payment of bills. The board will also consider a resolution for an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with Edmonds School District.
- Approve out-of-state field trip for Inglemoor High School Key Club to Portland, OR, March 2024, cost $3,667.00
- Approve out-of-state field trip for North Creek High School Key Club to Portland, OR, March 8-10, 2024, cost $11,151.00
- Adopt revised Board Policy No. 3220 Freedom of Expression
- Approve personnel report dated January 22, 2024
- Approve payment of bills dated January 22, 2024
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a study session to review information on Student Wellness and Safety, including a taskforce final report and a work plan. This is a discussion item, not a decision-making session.
- Review of Student Wellness and Safety information
- Jan 16 Update on Safety, Security and Supervision Recommendations
- 1-Year (2023-24) Wellness and Safety Taskforce Work Plan
- Student Wellness and Safety Taskforce Final Report, Dec. 2023
Special Meeting - PTA Focus on Advocacy Day
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors held at the State Capitol in Olympia. The board will attend the PTSA Focus on Advocacy Day, with no other substantive business on the agenda.
- Board attendance at PTSA Focus on Advocacy Day
- Meeting held at State Capitol, Olympia, WA
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, approving the agenda and consent agenda, which included minutes, a personnel report, and payment of bills. The board also recognized January as School Board Recognition Month and heard public comments. The consent agenda included approval of three student trips to conferences in Vancouver, BC, and Kansas City, MO, with total costs of $7,050, $24,820, and $25,050.
- Approved North Creek HS Model UN trip to Vancouver, BC, Jan 25-28, 2024, cost $7,050
- Approved Inglemoor HS Nordic News trip to JEA/NSPA convention in Kansas City, MO, cost $24,820
- Approved Inglemoor HS Scandia trip to JEA/NSPA convention in Kansas City, MO, cost $25,050
- Approved payment of bills dated January 8, 2024
- Approved personnel report dated January 8, 2024
Special Meeting - Advocacy Partners Strategy Planning Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss advocacy strategy with community partners and students. The focus is on addressing school funding issues from the Legislature. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Discussion with community partners and students on school funding issues from the Legislature