5150 220^th AVE SE, Issaquah, WA 98029 425-837-7000

Role of the School Board

The local school board is a uniquely American institution that has made public schools flexible and responsive to the needs of local communities. The school board represents a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making in education. Members focus on:

Establishing school district goals;
Providing for program development activities;
Overseeing the financial affairs of the district;
Adopting operating policies;
Assuring systematic review and evaluation of all phases of the school program; and
Advocating on behalf of students and schools.

The Issaquah School Board has five members, elected for four-year terms. For more information on school boards, visit the Washington State School Directors' Association web site.

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Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing or by telephone. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding interpretation and translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Kathy Connally in writing or by telephone.