Newcomer Brian Neville runs for Issaquah School Board
October 12, 2011
An accountant by trade, Neville said he grew up in Issaquah and earned his advanced degree at the University of Washington.
“I’m deeply connected to the community,” he said.
Neville spent five years on the volunteer board of the Seattle-based non-profit Community for Youth. The group’s aim is to help struggling or at-risk high school students. Neville he hopes to continue his service to young people but wanted to find an opportunity on the Eastside. That was when he decided to try for the local school board. Read more
Suzanne Weaver wants another term on Issaquah School Board
October 12, 2011
During her four years on the job, Issaquah school board member and Sammamish resident Suzanne Weaver said that board has done a worthy job of keeping its focus on student achievement and success.
“It’s work that I enjoy and I want to continue doing it,” Weaver said of serving on the board.
Holding the District 5 seat, Weaver is being challenged in the November elections by Issaquah resident Brian Neville. Read more
Meet candidates for local and regional offices at forum
October 5, 2011
Hear from the candidates for Issaquah School Board, Port of Seattle and Issaquah City Council, at a candidate forum sponsored by the Sammamish Review’s sister publication, The Issaquah Press.
The forum is meant to offer voters a chance to learn about local candidates as the clock ticks down to Election Day. King County Elections is due to mail ballots to voters in late October. The forum starts at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the King County Library Service Center. Read more
Patrick Sansing wants Issaquah schools to find the next big idea in education
October 5, 2011
Opposing Issaquah School Board member Brian Deagle on the November ballot, Sammamish resident Patrick Sansing insists local schools are not in bad shape.
“I think we have good schools,” Sansing said. “But I think they are not good enough. I really think we can do better.” Read more
Long-serving Brian Deagle runs for reelection to Issaquah School Board
October 5, 2011
“I still think we have more work to do,” said Issaquah School Board member Brian Deagle in discussing why he decided to seek reelection to the board seat he has held since late 2006.
On the November ballot, Deagle faces a challenge for his District 3 board seat from fellow Sammamish resident Patrick Sansing. Read more
Issaquah School Board delays bond, changes project line-up
September 30, 2011
New: Sept. 30, 2:32 p.m.
Voters in the Issaquah School District will have to wait a bit longer to make their feelings known on a proposed bond.
The board voted to adjust the projects on the $219 million bond and delay its appearance on the ballot from February to April. Read more
Election coverage 2011
September 25, 2011
A wrap-up of the Review’s campaign coverage in the 2011 election.
City Council races
Nancy Whitten versus Kathy Richardson
Tom Vance versus Jesse Bornfreund
Ramiro Valderrama versus Jim Wasinck
Questionnaires
Position 2
Position 4
Position 6
Ballot Initiatives
Rainy Day Fund Senate Resolution 8206
Highway tolling initiative I-1125
Issaquah School Board
Brian Deagle and Patrick Sansing
Suzanne Weaver and Brian Neville
Issaquah School Board, port candidates attend forum
Endorsements
Whitten, Valderrama, Vance for City Council
Tarleton, Bryant for Port Commission
Deagle, Weaver for Issaquah School Board
Issaquah schools adopt budget
September 6, 2011
On the last day allowed by state law, the Issaquah School Board on Aug. 31 passed its 2011-2012 budget.
The overall plan includes expenditures of $287.7 million, including general fund spending of $161.5 million, according to district Chief of Finance and Operations Jake Kuper.
As with most governmental budgets, the general fund pays for the day-to-day operations of the district and includes items like class materials and salaries. Read more
Issaquah Schools to study schedules for high schools
August 9, 2011
Issaquah district officials may be moving toward establishing a common schedule for at least three of the district’s four high schools.
Among other factors, the move would allow the schools to take better advantage of their resources and pool certain professional development activities, according to district Superintendent Steve Rasmussen. Read more
Issaquah School District to request bond in February
July 6, 2011
The Issaquah School Board has agreed to put a bond before voters Feb. 14.
Board members are still reviewing the contents and cost of the bond, but agreed to decide on both by late September, giving community supporters four months to campaign. Read more
