State Court fines Washington State Legislature $100,000 a day over education funding
In its original court ruling, and repeated in later follow-up rulings, the justices have told the Washington State Legislature to find a way to pay for the reforms and programs they had already adopted, including all-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes, student transportation, pay for school employees and classroom supplies, and to fix the state’s over…
Read MoreWhat is VIS? Volunteers for Issaquah School (VIS) was formed in 1977 by community members as a Non-Profit 501c4 organization that works to promote passage of Issaquah School District (ISD) bond and levy ballot measures. We are run entirely by community volunteers. To register to vote go to: www.kingcounty.gov/elections/registration. Issaquah School District (ISD) provides high…
Read MoreBreaking Ground at Sunny Hills ES & Issaquah MS
The ground breaking ceremony for Sunny Hills Elementary and Issaquah Middle School rebuild is Friday, June 26th! Sunny Hills Elementary School 9:00am Friday 6/26/2015 3200 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE, Sammamish Issaquah Middle School 10:15 am, Friday 6/26/2015 500 2nd Avenue SE, Issaquah
Read MoreCommittee approves $518 million school bond proposal
Issaquah Press: Committee approves $518 million school bond proposal May 12, 2015 By Neil Pierson A committee of parents, principals and other educational leaders has approved a plan that would ask Issaquah School District voters for more than a half-billion dollars to build four new schools and modernize several others. At a May 6 meeting,…
Read MoreTo continue excellent education, please vote yes for school levies
Newcastle News – 02/06/2014 On behalf of the Issaquah School Board, I want to extend our great appreciation for the community’s ongoing support for our schools. Our goal is to prepare students for a global, dynamic world. In today’s economy, a basic education isn’t sufficient for the every-increasing complexity our students will find in the…
Read MoreVote for Issaquah levies
Sammamish Review – 02/05/2014 In response to the Jan. 22 editorial, “Vote Yes for all Measures,” I wanted to extend my support and encourage others to vote yes for the three Issaquah School District levies. As a parent of two children in the district, and as someone who volunteers and substitutes in the Issaquah School…
Read MoreThree levies critical to Issaquah
Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter – 02/04/2014 I wanted to extend my support and encourage others to vote “yes” for the three Issaquah School District levies. As a parent of two children in the district, and as someone who volunteers and substitutes in the Issaquah School District, I want to make sure everyone knows how important it is…
Read MoreLevies provide for every student in the district
Issaquah Press – 02/04/2014 Please vote yes in favor of the school levy in February. Before I became part of the PTA, I didn’t know much about levies and didn’t really understand why they were important for me to vote in. Now that I have two children in the Issaquah School District, I am acutely…
Read MoreUpdate Feb. 4th
Volunteers for Issaquah Schools Campaign Update Election day is just a week away! Thanks to all of you for volunteering your time to help pass these levies!! Honk & Wave Thanks to everyone who turned out in the cold weather on January 30! Enthusiastic supporters were at 13 key intersections in the District. The Honk…
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Issaquah Press – 01/29/2014 Why do Realtors endorse school levies? Realtors know high-quality schools are important in every neighborhood. Good schools are a priority — and not just for parents. Savvy buyers and sellers know that quality schools are a factor in home values. Seattle King County Realtors recently heard presentations by Issaquah Schools Superintendent…
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