Northshore School District meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Northshore School Board agendas take up Leota Middle School construction resolution, administrator contract extension

The Northshore School District Board of Directors has scheduled a set of items for consideration at its October 12 regular meeting, including a construction-related resolution for Leota Middle School and a contract extension for the district's administrators association. Agendas for all four meetings held in the past two weeks have been posted, but minutes have not yet been published, so no votes, dollar amounts, or outcomes are recorded in the available documents.

Leota Middle School construction resolution

Resolution No. 924, listed on the October 12 regular meeting agenda, concerns "New in Lieu Construction for Leota Middle School Phase 2." The agenda text does not describe the resolution's terms, cost, or effect beyond its title. The same agenda lists a Capital Projects Status Report covering 2026 Bond projects at Shelton View and Kokanee Elementary.

Administrator contract and partner agreements

The October 12 agenda also lists a contract extension for the Northshore Association of School Administrators (NASA) through June 30, 2027. Three agreements with outside organizations appear as well:

• Intern placement agreements with University of Washington Bothell for 2026-2031 and with Northwest Educational Development for 2026-2029.
• An Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for 2026-2027 with Lake Washington School District for the WANIC Skills Center.

The agenda summary also references review of superintendent performance and district staff policies. No contract values or dollar figures appear in the agenda text.

Enrollment and school boundaries discussion at Cottage Lake Elementary

A special meeting on October 8 at 6:00 PM was scheduled at Cottage Lake Elementary - Commons, 15940 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98077. The single substantive agenda item was a discussion in which the Board was to share information on enrollment and school boundaries. The remainder of the agenda was procedural: commencement, a list of attendees, and the end of meeting. No action items, public hearings, or dollar amounts were listed.

Board self-assessment and school visits

A study session on October 12 was scheduled to review Board Self-Assessment information, with the rest of the agenda procedural.

On October 13, the Board scheduled a special meeting for a school visit at East Ridge Elementary focused on the Strategic Action Plan.

Coming up

Two special meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **October 19** - A joint meeting between the Northshore School District Board of Directors and the Kenmore City Council. The stated purpose is to discuss topics of mutual interest. The agenda does not list specific topics.
• **October 20** - The Board is scheduled to attend the Northshore PTSA Council Presidents and Principals Luncheon. The agenda consists of this attendance and procedural items.

Residents can find agendas and, once posted, minutes through the Northshore School District. Because the four most recent meetings are documented by agenda only, this roundup describes what was scheduled for discussion or action, not what the Board decided.

Northshore School Board agendas: Leota Middle School construction resolution, administrator contract extension set for Oct. 12

The Northshore School District Board of Directors held three meetings in the past two weeks and has one scheduled in the next two weeks, according to the agendas supplied for those sessions. All four recent agendas were published without accompanying minutes, so the material reviewed here records what was listed for discussion or action — not what was decided. No vote tallies or dollar amounts appear in the supplied agendas.

Oct. 12 regular meeting: Leota construction resolution, administrator contract

The agenda for the Oct. 12 regular board meeting lists Resolution No. 924 regarding New in Lieu Construction for Leota Middle School Phase 2. Also listed:

• A contract extension for the Northshore Association of School Administrators (NASA) through June 30, 2027.
• Intern placement agreements with University of Washington Bothell (2026-2031) and Northwest Educational Development (2026-2029).
• An Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for 2026-2027 with Lake Washington School District for the WANIC Skills Center.
• A Capital Projects Status Report for 2026 Bond projects at Shelton View and Kokanee Elementary.

The supplied summary also describes the meeting as reviewing superintendent performance and district staff policies. The agenda does not state a dollar value for any item, and no vote tallies are available because minutes have not been published.

Oct. 12 study session: board self-assessment

Separately on Oct. 12, the board was scheduled to hold a study session to review Board Self-Assessment information. The remainder of that agenda consists of procedural items.

Oct. 8: enrollment and school boundaries

The board's Oct. 8 special meeting, part of the "Conversations With the Board" series, was held at 6:00 PM at Cottage Lake Elementary - Commons, 15940 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98077. The only substantive agenda item was a discussion in which the Board shares information on enrollment and school boundaries. The rest of the agenda was procedural. No action items, public hearings, or dollar amounts were listed.

Oct. 1: CTE Fall Kick-Off

The board's Oct. 1 special meeting was scheduled for 5:00 PM in the Administrative Center Board Room. The sole substantive item states the board will participate in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fall Kick-Off Event. The agenda contained no action items, contracts, or public hearings.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13** — Special meeting, school visit at East Ridge Elementary, focused on the Strategic Action Plan.

That is the only meeting listed in the next 14 days. Because the recent agendas were supplied without minutes, residents looking for outcomes from the Oct. 1, Oct. 8, and Oct. 12 sessions will need to check the district's published minutes when they become available; the record reviewed here does not establish what, if anything, was approved.

Northshore school board awards Leota Middle School contract, approves booster donation

The Northshore School District Board of Directors, at its regular meeting on Aug. 10, awarded the construction manager/general contractor contract for Leota Middle School Phase 1 Replacement to Cornerstone General Contractors. The board also approved a $27,000 donation from the Falcon Gridiron Booster Club to the Woodinville High School football program, adopted all nine Superintendent Parameters, and approved two purchases exceeding $1 million. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Leota Middle School contract

The board awarded the GC/CM contract for Leota Middle School Phase 1 Replacement to Cornerstone General Contractors. No dollar amount was listed in the minutes. The vote was 3-0.

Donations and purchases

• Approved a $27,000 donation from the Falcon Gridiron Booster Club to the Woodinville High School football program (3-0).
• Approved a purchase over $1 million for US Foods for the 2026-27 school year (3-0).
• Approved a purchase over $1 million for the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool (3-0).

Resolutions and superintendent parameters

• Approved Resolution 920 for new construction at Shelton View Elementary and Inglemoor High School Phase 2 (3-0).
• Approved Resolution 921 to comply with RCW 39.10 for alternative project delivery (3-0).
• Adopted Superintendent Parameters 1-9 (3-0).

Other recent meetings

The board held several other meetings in the past two weeks, all with no formal decisions:

• Aug. 10: Special meeting for a leadership learning session at North Creek High School Commons.
• Aug. 10: Study session to review Strategic Plan Refresh information.
• Aug. 13: Special meeting to attend the Wall of Honor Ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium.
• Aug. 18: Special meeting to plan interviews for the District 5 Board Director vacancy, followed by a closed exempt session of up to 60 minutes to evaluate applicants. Minutes not yet published.
• Aug. 23: Special meeting for Community Serve Day at various district schools. Agenda only.

Coming up

The board will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 24, with action items including:

• Approval of a $3,919,567.68 contract with Sunburst for behavior technicians and analysts for special education.
• Approval of a $1,026,019.50 contract with Calo for out-of-district residential special education placement.
• College in the High School agreements with the University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, and Bellevue College for 2026-2027.
• Performance review of the superintendent on Parameters 1 and 2.

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from six prior meetings, payment of bills, and the personnel report.

Also on Aug. 24: a closed exempt session on collective bargaining (estimated 60 minutes), a study session on the Family Engagement Taskforce update, and a special meet-and-greet for a new administrator. No public decisions are listed for these sessions.