Northshore School District public meetings in 2025

Special Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting to consider authorizing utility easements on the south side of Kenmore Middle School. These easements would allow the City of Kenmore to route stormwater and water facilities for its new Public Works Operations Center.

• Authorization to sign utility easements with the City of Kenmore and Northshore Utility District at Kenmore Middle School

Closed Exempt Session - Quasi Judicial Hearing

The Board is meeting in a closed exempt session, which is not open to the public, to discuss collective bargaining, contract negotiations, grievances, or related strategy under RCW 42.30.140(4). No decisions or public actions are scheduled.

• Closed exempt session for collective bargaining or legal strategy (not open to the public)

Special Meeting - Board Recognition

The Northshore School District Board will hold a special meeting on December 8, 2025, to recognize board members. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM at the Administrative Center Board Room.

• Commencement of meeting
• List of attendees
• Board Member Recognition
• End of meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will administer the oath of office to three newly elected members and hold elections for board officers, including the President and Vice President. The meeting also includes a quarterly update on racial and educational justice.

• Oath of office for Carson Sanderson (District 1), Kimberlee Kelly (District 5), and Sandy Hayes (District 4)
• Election of President, Vice President, Audit Committee Chair, and Legislative Representative
• Racial and Educational Justice Quarterly Update
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 21, and 24, 2025 meetings
• Appointment of Voters Pamphlet Committee

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will convene for a study session on December 8, 2025. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM at the Administrative Center Room. The agenda includes procedural items, board communication, and legal training.

• Call to Order and Attendance
• Board Communication & Legal Training
• Adjournment

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors is meeting to review superintendent reports and approve a consent agenda. Key actions include updating regulations for school impact fees and a partnership with Pacific Lutheran University.

• Interlocal Agreement with King County to update school impact fee regulations based on housing unit size
• Cap of $5,000 on impact fees for Middle Housing and Apartments
• Memorandum of Understanding for Pacific Lutheran University Automatic Admission Partnership
• Approval of minutes for Nov 10 Regular Board Meeting, Nov 10 Study Session, and Nov 18 Maywood Hills Elementary visit

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information regarding Goal 5 - Ready for Lifelong Success After Graduation.

• Discussion of Goal 5 - Ready for Lifelong Success After Graduation

Special Meeting - Washington State School Directors' Association Conference Board Member Dinner

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting for a dinner at Serious Pie in Seattle. This event is part of the Washington State School Directors' Association Conference.

• Board Member Dinner at Serious Pie in Seattle

Special Meeting - November 20-22, 2025 Washington State School Directors' Association Annual Conference

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend the 2025 Annual Washington State School Directors Association Conference from November 20–22, 2025, held at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle. This is a procedural special meeting with no decisions or substantive discussion items.

Special Meeting - School Visit - Maywood Hills Elementary

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend a Strategic Action Plan School Visit at Lockwood Elementary as part of a special meeting. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at Maywood Hills Elementary, with no formal decisions or discussions listed beyond the visit.

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting that focused on procedural actions and approvals. No substantive policy decisions or new discussions were conducted; the board approved routine minutes from prior meetings and adopted a consent agenda including bill payments and an interdistrict agreement.

• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025 Study Session
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2025 Special Meeting (Kenmore Elementary Ribbon Cutting)
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025 Special Meeting (Conversations With the Board)
• Approval of Interdistrict Cooperation Agreement for Native American Education Consortium 2025-2026

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors holds a study session to review the 2025-2026 budget and discuss superintendent parameter reports. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Special Meeting - Conversations With the Board

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to provide information regarding the 2026 Bond and Levy. The session is titled 'Conversations With the Board'.

• Discussion of 2026 Bond & Levy information

Special Meeting - Kenmore Elementary Ribbon Cutting

The Northshore School Board will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kenmore Elementary. This special meeting is ceremonial and does not include formal decisions or votes.

• Ribbon cutting at Kenmore Elementary, 19121 73rd Avenue NE, Kenmore

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information regarding Superintendent Parameter 9 - Racial and Educational Justice.

• Review of Superintendent Parameter 9 - Racial and Educational Justice

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting that focused on procedural actions and routine approvals. The board adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings (October 13 regular, study session, quasi-judicial hearing, and special meetings). No substantive decisions or policy changes were discussed.

• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025 Study Session
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025 Quasi-Judicial Hearing
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 Special Meeting (Frank Love Elementary visit)
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 Special Meeting (Dr. Irish's What Matters Most Event)

Special Meeting - What Matters Most Tour

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will participate in the "What Matters Most Tour" on October 23, 2025. This is a special meeting focused on community engagement rather than formal decision-making.

Special Meeting - Northshore PTSA Council PTSA Presidents & Principals Luncheon

The Northshore PTSA Council is holding a special meeting for a luncheon involving PTSA presidents and principals. The Board of Directors will attend the event.

• Northshore PTSA Council President and Principals Luncheon

Special Meeting - Sorenson Early Learning Center Ribbon Cutting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Sorenson Early Learning Center on October 22, 2025. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM at the school's location.

• Sorenson Early Learning Center Ribbon Cutting
• Board of Directors attendance
• Special Meeting - Sorenson Early Learning Center Ribbon Cutting

Special Meeting - School Visit - Lockwood Elementary

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend a special school visit at Lockwood Elementary as part of a strategic action plan discussion. This is a procedural special meeting with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

Special Meeting - Woodin Elementary Ribbon Cutting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Woodin Elementary. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the school located at 12950 NE 195th Street in Bothell, WA.

• Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Woodin Elementary, 12950 NE 195th Street, Bothell, WA

Special Meeting - What Matters Most Tour - Virtual Meeting

The Board of Directors will hold a virtual special meeting to attend the What Matters Most event via Zoom.

• Discussion of the What Matters Most Tour

Special Meeting - School Visit - Frank Love Elementary

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting for a school visit. The board will attend a Strategic Action Plan visit at Frank Love Elementary.

• Strategic Action Plan School Visit at Frank Love Elementary

Closed Exempt Session - Quasi Judicial Hearing

The Board will meet in a closed exempt session for a quasi-judicial hearing. The session is designated for collective bargaining, contract negotiations, grievance meetings, or the planning of strategies related to professional negotiations.

• Quasi-Judicial Hearing regarding collective bargaining or grievance proceedings

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors is meeting to receive reports and presentations, including a state of the college update from Cascadia College. The body is also reviewing and approving minutes from several September meetings.

• Cascadia State of the College presentation by Dr. Eric Murray
• Innovation Lab High School PTSA School of Excellence Award
• Approval of minutes for September 20 Special Meeting (WSSDA General Assembly)
• Approval of minutes for September 23 Study Session and Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes for September 26 (Maywood Hills Ribbon Cutting) and September 27 (Bathukamma Celebration) Special Meetings

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss planning for the orientation of new board members. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Special Meeting - Career and Technical (CTE) Fall Kick-Off Event

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to participate in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fall Kick-Off Event.

• Discussion of the Career and Technical Education Fall Kick-Off Event

Special Meeting - Bathukamma Celebration

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend the Bathukamma Celebration at North Creek High School. This is a special meeting with no formal decisions or actions listed on the agenda.

Special Meeting - Maywood Hills Ribbon Cutting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly completed Maywood Hills Elementary. This special meeting is ceremonial and does not include formal decisions or votes.

• Maywood Hills Elementary Ribbon Cutting at 19510 104th Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011

Study Session

The Northshore School District board held a study session to discuss a 2026 bond and levy recommendation. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational. Attendees reviewed a memo on the bond recommendation dated September 8, 2025.

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors met to conduct regular business and review reports. The board approved a consent agenda that included several sets of meeting minutes and a specific out-of-state field trip.

• Approval of a $12,980.00 out-of-state field trip for the Bothell High School Girls Basketball Team to attend the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic in San Diego, California
• Approval of minutes for the September 8 Regular Board Meeting and Study Session
• Approval of minutes for the September 10 WSSDA Equity & Access Caucus Special Meeting
• Approval of minutes for the September 11 WSSDA Large Schools Caucus Special Meeting

Special Meeting - WSSDA General Assembly

The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting via Zoom to participate in the WSSDA General Assembly. The agenda is primarily procedural for the purpose of attending this assembly.

• Participation in the WSSDA General Assembly

Special Meeting - WSSDA Large Schools Caucus

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the WSSDA Large School Caucus via Zoom.

• Attendance at the WSSDA Large Schools Caucus

Special Meeting - WSSDA Equity & Access Caucus

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will participate in a special meeting of the WSSDA Equity & Access Caucus held via Zoom. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions.

Study Session

The Northshore School District board held a study session to discuss preliminary recommendations for the 2026 bond and levy measures. No formal decisions were made; this was an informational meeting.

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, primarily focused on procedural actions. The board approved the published agenda and adopted a consent agenda that included minutes from multiple prior meetings and the 2025-2026 non-represented salary schedule. Public comment was allowed for up to 60 minutes, with guidelines for civil and respectful participation.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2025 Special Meeting - Community Serve Day
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025 Special Meeting - New Administrator Meet & Greet
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025 Study Session
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2025 Special Meeting - Board Retreat

Special Meeting - Board Retreat

The Northshore School District Board held a special retreat to discuss internal assessments, draft goals for the upcoming school year, plan study session topics, and update legislative priorities. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

Special Meeting - New Administrator Meet and Greet

The board is holding a special meeting to introduce and discuss a new administrator. The agenda consists of this introduction and standard procedural items.

• New Administrator Meet and Greet discussion

Study Session

The Northshore School District board held a study session to discuss future bond and levy planning for 2026. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; the meeting focused on preliminary discussions and review of related documents.

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on August 25, 2025, approving the published agenda and minutes from five prior meetings. The board also recognized Indigenous lands and allowed public comment under set procedures.

• Approval of agenda as published
• Adoption of minutes for August 7, 11, and 14, 2025 meetings
• Land Acknowledgement read by Director Tran
• Public comment period set for up to 60 minutes

Special Meeting - Community Serve Day

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to participate in Community Serve Day. The activity will take place at various school locations within the district.

• Community Serve Day participation at various school locations

Special Meeting - Wall of Honor Ceremony

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend a special Wall of Honor Ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium. The meeting is procedural with no decisions or discussions listed beyond attendance.

Special Meeting - Leadership Learning Week

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at North Creek High School. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to attend Leadership Learning for administrators.

• Leadership Learning for administrators at North Creek High School

Study Session

The board will hold a study session to review information regarding the Annual Operating Plan presented by Dr. Irish.

• Discussion of the Annual Operating Plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors met to approve a consent agenda including academic agreements and operational payments. The board also received a report from Superintendent Dr. Justin Irish and held a public comment period.

• Interlocal Agreement with Central Washington University for College In the High School (2025-2026)
• Local Agreement with University of Washington for College In the High School (2025-2026)
• Approval of $8,900 for Woodinville High School Cross Country Nike Portland Invitational trip
• Approval of payment of bills dated August 11, 2025
• Approval of minutes for the July 14, 2025, Regular Board Meeting

Special Meeting - Back to School Resource Fair

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Back to School Resource Fair. The event is located at Pop Keeney Stadium.

• Attendance at the Back to School Resource Fair at Pop Keeney Stadium

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting to conduct regular business, including the administration of the Oath of Office for Superintendent Dr. Justin Irish. The Board is also reviewing various meeting minutes and approving specific student travel requests.

• Oath of Office for Superintendent Dr. Justin Irish
• Approval of $18,600 for Bothell HS football and cheerleading teams to travel to Lewiston, Idaho in September 2025

Closed Executive Session

The Board of Directors is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will discuss agency enforcement actions or litigation with legal counsel.

• Discussion of agency enforcement actions or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110

Study Session

The Board of Directors will review information regarding the 2025-2026 budget. The board will also discuss planning for the 2026 Bond and Levy.

• Review of 2025-2026 budget
• Discussion of 2026 Bond and Levy planning
• Review of Technology Levy TAC Recommendation 2026-2030

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors is conducting a legally required public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget. Resolution No. 904 for the budget adoption will be presented for first reading, with final adoption scheduled for July 14, 2025.

• Public hearing for 2025-2026 Budget Adoption
• First reading of Resolution No. 904 2025-26 Budget Adoption
• Approval of minutes for June 9, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes for June 10, 11, and 12, 2025, Special Graduation Meetings

Special Meeting - Juneteenth Celebration

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Juneteenth Celebration. The event is located at North Creek High School.

• Juneteenth Celebration at North Creek High School

Special Meeting - Inglemoor High School Groundbreaking

The Board of Directors will meet for a special session to attend the Inglemoor High School Groundbreaking Ceremony. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 15500 Simonds Rd NE.

• Inglemoor High School Groundbreaking Ceremony

Special Meeting - Leota Middle School Groundbreaking

The Board of Directors is meeting for a special session to attend the Leota Middle School groundbreaking ceremony. The event is located at 19301 168th Avenue NE in Woodinville.

• Leota Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony

Special Meeting - Innovation Lab High School Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Innovation Lab High School graduation. The agenda consists of the graduation event and procedural items.

• Innovation Lab High School Graduation

Special Meeting - Northshore Learning Options School Graduation

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the graduation for Northshore Learning Options. The meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2025, at the Northshore Concert Hall.

• Northshore Learning Options graduation attendance

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. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Attendance at North Creek High School graduation at Pop Keeney Stadium

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 12, 2025, at Pop Keeney Stadium.

• Attendance at Woodinville High School Graduation

Special Meeting - Bothell High School Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Bothell High School graduation ceremony.

• Bothell High School Graduation attendance

Special Meeting - Inglemoor High School Graduation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Inglemoor High School graduation. The meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2025, at Pop Keeney Stadium.

• Attendance at Inglemoor High School Graduation

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. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Secondary Academy for Success Graduation

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors is meeting to receive a report from Superintendent Michael Tolley and hear public comment. The agenda primarily consists of procedural items and the approval of minutes from several previous meetings.

• Approval of minutes for May 27 Study Session
• Approval of minutes for May 27 Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes for May 28 Special Meeting (Latino/Spanish Graduation Celebration)
• Approval of minutes for May 29 Special Meeting (Retiree Event)
• Approval of minutes for June 4 Special Meeting (PTSA Spring Recognition)

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 event.

• Career and Technical Education Spring Recognition

Special Meeting - Northshore PTSA Spring Recognition

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Northshore PTSA Spring Recognition event. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Northshore PTSA Spring Recognition

Special Meeting - Retiree Event

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Northshore Retiree Event. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding the Northshore Retiree Event

Special Meeting - Latino/Spanish Graduation Celebration

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to attend the Latino/Spanish Graduation Celebration. The agenda consists of the event attendance and procedural items.

• Latino/Spanish Graduation Celebration at Northshore Performing Arts Center

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information related to Goal 4 - Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers.

• Discussion of Goal 4 - Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors met to conduct procedural business and review district reports. The meeting included a period for public and association comments and the adoption of a consent agenda.

• Approval of minutes for the May 12, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and Study Session
• Approval of minutes for the May 13, 2025, school visit to Woodmoor Elementary School
• Approval of minutes for the May 13, 2025, Superintendent Finalists Community Forum
• Approval of minutes for two Closed Executive Sessions held on May 13, 2025

Special Meeting - C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Awards

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will attend the C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Awards Ceremony at the Northshore Concert Hall. This is a special meeting with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

Special Meeting - Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast. The agenda consists of attendance and discussion regarding the event.

• Attendance at the Northshore Scholarship Foundation Breakfast at Evergreen Church

Special Meeting - Board Retreat

The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting for a board retreat. The session focuses on planning for the 2026 bond and levy process and the onboarding of Dr. Irish.

• Discussion of 2026 Bond and Levy planning process
• Planning for the onboarding of new superintendent Dr. Irish
• Discussion of possible revisions to the Land Acknowledgement

Special Meeting - Closed Executive Session & Special Meeting

The Northshore School District Board will hold a closed executive session to evaluate a candidate for public employment. Following the session, the board may take action regarding the superintendent search.

• Executive session up to 60 minutes to evaluate an applicant for public employment (RCW 42.30.110(g))
• Possible board action on the superintendent search after executive session

Special Meeting - School Visit Woodmoor Elementary

This is a special meeting consisting of a school visit to Woodmoor Elementary. The Board of Directors will attend a Strategic Action Plan Visit; no formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic Plan School Visit at Woodmoor Elementary (12225 NE 160th Street, Bothell)

Closed Executive Session

This is a closed executive session of the Northshore School District Board of Directors. The board will evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment, as authorized under state law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled. The session may last up to three hours, after which the board will adjourn.

• Executive session to evaluate qualifications of a job applicant (RCW 42.30.110(g))
• Board will reconvene only for adjournment

Closed Executive Session

This is a closed executive session of the Northshore School District Board of Directors. The board will evaluate an applicant for public employment as permitted under state law. No public business or decisions will occur; the board will reconvene only to adjourn. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate a public employment applicant

Special Meeting - Superintendent Finalists Community Forum

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is hosting a community forum to meet the finalists for the superintendent position. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for public input and discussion.

• Community forum to introduce superintendent finalists

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information relevant to developing the 2025-2026 budget. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion only.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget development with supporting presentation

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors is meeting to receive a report from Superintendent Michael Tolley and hear public comment. The session includes the adoption of a consent agenda to approve minutes from several April and May meetings.

• Approval of minutes for April 28 Study Session and Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes for April 29 Special Meeting (Hollywood Hill Elementary visit)
• Approval of minutes for April 29 Special Meeting (WSSDA District 2 Regional Meeting)
• Approval of minutes for April 30 Closed Executive Session
• Approval of minutes for May 6 Special Meeting (Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel)

Closed Executive Session

The Board of Directors is holding a closed executive session. The body will evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment.

• Executive session to evaluate a public employment applicant per RCW 42.30.110(g)

Closed Executive Session

The Board of Directors will meet in a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment.

• Executive session to evaluate a public employment applicant per RCW 42.30.110(g)

Special Meeting - Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel. The agenda includes only this discussion item; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel discussion

Closed Executive Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting in a closed executive session. The only substantive item is a discussion to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment, as permitted under state law. The board will reconvene solely to adjourn the meeting; no public decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate an applicant for public employment

Special Meeting - WSSDA District 2 Regional Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the WSSDA District 2 Regional Meeting at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School. No other business or decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Board of Directors attending WSSDA District 2 Regional Meeting at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School

Special Meeting - School Visit - Hollywood Hill Elementary

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting as a school visit to Hollywood Hill Elementary. The sole agenda item is a discussion related to the Strategic Action Plan visit. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic Plan School Visit to Hollywood Hill Elementary School (17110 148th Avenue NE, Woodinville)

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information on categorical programs. This is a discussion item only; no formal action is scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural with call to order, attendance, and adjournment.

• Categorical programs review discussion

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on April 28, 2025. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period. No major policy decisions or financial actions are listed.

• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from six prior meetings (March 20, 24, 25, 29 special/study/regular sessions)
• Volunteer Appreciation Week recognition (April 20-26, 2025)
• Public comment period of up to 60 minutes via in-person or Zoom
• Land acknowledgement read by Director Sotak
• Superintendent Mr. Michael Tolley's report (no details provided)

Special Meeting - Family Symposium

This is a special meeting where the Board of Directors will attend the Family Symposium at North Creek High School. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to meeting commencement, attendance, discussion of the symposium, and adjournment.

• Board attendance at the Family Symposium at North Creek High School

Special Meeting - School Visit Kenmore Elementary

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at Kenmore Elementary School. The sole agenda item is a visit and discussion of the school's Strategic Action Plan. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic Action Plan School Visit at Kenmore Elementary (19121 71st Avenue NE, Kenmore)

Special Meeting - Conversations With the Board

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting for a conversation about the 2025 Superintendent Search Process and a Legislative Update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is purely discussion.

• Discussion on the 2025 Superintendent Search Process
• Legislative update discussion

Special Meeting - Superintendent Search

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search. The board will meet with staff from Ray & Associates to finalize the superintendent profile.

• Discussion with Ray & Associates regarding the superintendent profile

Exempt Closed Session - Quasi Judicial Hearing

The Northshore School District Board will hold an exempt closed session for a quasi-judicial hearing. Per the agenda, the closed session is for collective bargaining, contract negotiations, or strategy discussions related to labor agreements. No public business will be conducted.

• Closed session for collective bargaining or labor strategy

Special Meeting - Youth Art Month Reception

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the Youth Art Month Reception. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is ceremonial in nature.

• Board attendance at Youth Art Month Reception

Special Meeting - Northshore Schools Foundation Gala

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at the Inglewood Golf Club to attend the Northshore Schools Foundation Gala. No decisions or policy actions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of the board's attendance at the event.

• Board of Directors will attend the Northshore Schools Foundation event at Inglewood Golf Club.

Special Meeting - School Visit - Kenmore Middle School

The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to conduct a Strategic Action Plan visit at Kenmore Middle School. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Strategic Action Plan visit to Kenmore Middle School

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review Goal 2, which focuses on developing responsible, resilient, and empathetic learners. They will also discuss salary considerations as part of the superintendent search process. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The meeting will not be live-streamed due to technical difficulties, but a recording will be posted within 72 hours.

• Review of Goal 2: Responsible, Resilient, Empathetic Learners (attachments include goals, deck, report, and appendix)
• Discussion of superintendent search salary
• Meeting not live-streamed; recording to be posted within 72 hours

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors met to approve a consent agenda and receive reports. The board decided on the approval of several out-of-state student trips and previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of five out-of-state field trips totaling $263,185.00
• DECA Clubs from Woodinville and Bothell High Schools traveling to Orlando
• Woodinville High School traveling to FRC Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas
• North Creek High School TSA Club traveling to Nashville, TN
• Inglemoor Rowing Team traveling to Sarasota, Florida

Special Meeting - Legislative Trip to the Hill

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting at the State Capitol in Olympia to advocate for funding for education with legislators. The meeting consists of a commencement, attendee list, discussion of the trip, and adjournment. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Trip to the Hill: Board advocates for education funding with legislators at the State Capitol

Special Meeting - Superintendent Search Planning with Search Firm

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss logistics for the superintendent search with the hired search firm. No decisions are expected; this is a planning and coordination session.

• Discussion of Superintendent Search logistics with search firm

Special Meeting - School Visit - Sunrise Elementary School

This is a special meeting where the Northshore School District Board of Directors will conduct a school visit to Sunrise Elementary School to discuss the Strategic Action Plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of the visit and procedural items.

• Strategic Action Plan School Visit to Sunrise Elementary School (14075 172nd Avenue NE, Redmond)

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board is holding a study session to discuss two main topics: completing the Goal 3 presentation on student growth and opportunity gaps, which was postponed due to a power outage, and planning for the 2026 bond and levy, including enrollment projections. No formal votes or decisions are expected at this study session.

• Completion of Goal 3 Growth for Every Student presentation (postponed from February 24 due to power outage)
• Discussion of 2026 Bond & Levy Planning
• Review of Enrollment Projections for bond funding planning

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors met to conduct a regular session including a report from Superintendent Michael Tolley and a public comment period. The Board voted to approve the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing minutes from several February 2025 meetings.

• Approval of minutes for Feb 24 Special Meeting (Superintendent Search)
• Approval of minutes for Feb 24 Study Session
• Approval of minutes for Feb 24 Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes for Feb 25 Special Meeting (Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel)
• Approval of minutes for Feb 26 Special Meeting (Cascadia College 25th Celebration)

Special Meeting - Joint Meeting with Kenmore City Council

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting with the Kenmore City Council. The purpose of the session is to discuss items of mutual interest.

• Joint discussion between Northshore School District Board and Kenmore City Council

Special Meeting - Superintendent Search Firm Interviews

The Board of Directors will interview three search firms to assist in finding a new superintendent. The board may take action to issue an Intent to Award to one of the firms.

• Interview with Hazard Young Attea Associates at 4:15 pm
• Interview with McPherson & Jacobson at 4:45 pm
• Interview with Ray & Associates at 5:30 pm
• Possible action on an Intent to Award for the superintendent search

Special Meeting Cascadia College 25th Celebration

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at Cascadia College to attend the college's 25th anniversary celebration. No votes or policy decisions are scheduled. The meeting is ceremonial in nature.

• Board attendance at Cascadia College 25th Celebration at Mobius Hall, 18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell

Canceled Special Meeting - School Visit - Kenmore Elementary

This special meeting for a school visit at Kenmore Elementary was canceled. No discussions or decisions occurred.

Special Meeting - Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting solely to attend the Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items and a single discussion item for the panel attendance.

• Board will attend the Racial and Educational Justice Community Panel

Special Meeting - Superintendent Search

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to review proposals from search firms for the superintendent search. The board will discuss and may take action on selecting a firm to assist in the hiring process.

• Review of proposals from multiple superintendent search firms
• Possible action on selecting a search firm
• Evaluation scoring instruction included for board use

Study Session

The Northshore School Board will hold a study session to review information related to Goal 3: Growth for Every Student, Elimination of Outcome and Opportunity Gaps. The session includes discussion of supporting materials but no formal votes or decisions. Other agenda items are procedural (call to order, list of attendees, adjournment).

• Discussion of Goal 3 - Growth for Every Student, Elimination of Outcome and Opportunity Gaps, with supporting documents (G-1_Goals_last_reviewed_2023_11_27.pdf, SG3-AY2425-Deck-Final-2025_25.pdf, SG3-AY2425-Report-Final.pdf)

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board will consider adopting a consent agenda that includes new Board Policy No. 3245 on mobile and smart devices, a revised Superintendent Parameter 7 on student learning environment, and a new policy on performance-based high school graduation requirements. The meeting also includes a superintendent's report, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• New Board Policy No. 3245 – Mobile and Smart Devices (consent agenda)
• Revised Superintendent Parameter 7 – Student Learning Environment (consent agenda)
• New Board Policy No. 2415 – Performance-Based Pathway for High School Graduation (consent agenda)
• Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (Jan 31, Feb 10 regular & study session, Feb 11 special, Feb 17 special)
• Public comment period of up to 60 minutes

Special Meeting - Washington State PTA Focus Day

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to participate in the Washington State PTA Focus Day in Olympia.

• Participation in Washington State PTA Focus Day

Special Meeting - State Of Our Schools With Community Partners

The Northshore School District Board of Directors holds a special meeting to attend the State of Our Schools presentation with community partners. The agenda consists solely of this discussion item, with no votes or other business scheduled.

• State of Our Schools presentation with Community Partners (discussion only)

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss plans for the 2025-2026 bond and levy. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion item. A Levy Tax Update document from January 2025 is attached.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Bond and Levy Planning
• Levy Tax Update January 2025 document attached

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting that consists primarily of procedural items: approval of the agenda, a superintendent's report, up to 60 minutes of public comment, and adoption of a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from several previous meetings (January 21, 27, and 28, 2025). No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 Special Meeting (Legislative Planning)
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 Closed Executive Session
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 Special Meeting (Northshore Day On the Hill)
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 Study Session and Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 Special Meeting (Sorenson Early Learning Center visit)

Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather - Special Meeting - CTE Career and College Readiness Open House

This special meeting of the Northshore School District Board of Directors, scheduled for February 6, 2025, at Bothell High School, was cancelled due to inclement weather. The agenda had included attendance at a Career and Technical Education Open House, which also did not take place.

Special Meeting - Superintendent Search

The Northshore School Board is holding a special meeting focused on the superintendent search. They will discuss plans and vote on whether to obtain outside assistance for the search process.

• Discussion and vote on obtaining outside assistance for the Superintendent Search

Special Meeting - School Visit - Sorenson Early Learning Center

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting for a school visit to Sorenson Early Learning Center. The agenda consists solely of a strategic plan school visit, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Strategic Plan School Visit to Sorenson Early Learning Center

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including public comment and a consent agenda. The only substantive action is adoption of a revised Board Policy 3510 on Associated Student Bodies, updating language on charitable fundraising and fee waivers.

• Revision to Board Policy 3510 (Associated Student Bodies) to expand private-purpose fundraising language and update fee waiver terms
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (Jan 11-12 special, Jan 13 regular, Jan 13 study session, Jan 14 special at Canyon Creek Elementary)
• Public comment period of up to 60 minutes

Special Meeting - Northshore Legislative Day On the Hill

This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District Board at the State Capitol for the annual Day On the Hill. The board will discuss legislative priorities and meet with state lawmakers. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural and advocacy-focused.

• Northshore School District - Day On the Hill discussion at State Capitol in Olympia

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review information related to Goal 1 - Success in the Early Years. The meeting is a discussion-only session with no votes or formal decisions expected. Two supporting documents are attached for review.

• Discussion of Goal 1 - Success in the Early Years, with reference to attached PDFs (SG1 Deck-AY2425-Final and SG1-AY2425-Report-Final)

Closed Executive Session

The Board of Directors is meeting in a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to review the performance of an employee under RCW 42.30.110(g).

• Employee performance review (Executive Session)

Special Meeting - Legislative Planning

This is a special meeting for legislative planning. The Board of Directors will discuss and plan for the upcoming Northshore Day on the Hill event scheduled for January 27, 2025. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Legislative planning for Northshore Day on the Hill on January 27, 2025

Special Meeting - School Visit - Canyon Creek Elementary

The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting for a school visit at Canyon Creek Elementary. The sole agenda item is a discussion of the Strategic Action Plan during the visit. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Strategic Plan School Visit - Canyon Creek Elementary (discussion only)

Study Session

The Northshore School District Board of Directors will meet for a study session to review information regarding the development of the 2025-2026 budget.

• Review of 2025-2026 Budget Development information

Regular Board Meeting

The Northshore School District Board will meet on January 13, 2025, to adopt a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, reaffirmation of campus regulation policy, and revisions to student health and seizure disorder policies. The board will also hear the superintendent's report and recognize January as School Board Recognition Month.

• Revised Board Policy 3410 – Student Health
• Revised Board Policy 3411 – Accommodating Students with Seizure Disorders or Epilepsy
• Reaffirmation of Board Policy 3242 – Campus Regulation
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and Study Session

Special Meeting - WASA Legislative Conference

The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to attend the WASA Legislative Conference. The event takes place January 11th and 12th at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Convention Center.

• Attendance at the WASA Legislative Conference