Senior Student Representative to the Board Ava Zhang was presented a Certificate of Appreciation at the Wednesday, June 11 meeting for her two year term on the Board. 

Mercer Island, WA, June 12, 2025 – The Mercer Island School District School Board held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 11 at the District's Administration Building. 

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This Board meeting started at 1pm with Public Input.

Public Input

Four community members gave Public Input at this meeting. The community members were Shay Smith-Cutright, Cordelia Tangeman, Meghan Hamill, and Robert O’Callahan.

To find out how you can give Public Input at a future Board meeting visit our Public Input page.

The agenda for this Board meeting includes Board Policy 1005: Selection of Legislative Representative, two items on the Partial Governance Process Monitoring agenda, and recognition of outgoing senior Student Representative to the Board Ava Zhang and district Wellness Coordinator Stephanie Boyer.

1. Board Policy 1005: Board Officer and Board Member Duties - Reorganization of the Board - Selection of Legislative Representative

At the first meeting in June, or at a meeting before the end of the academic year, the Board will elect from among its members a legislative representative to serve a two-year term. The annual election of a legislative representative will result in two Board members serving as legislative representatives concurrently, which creates continuity in service of the Board’s legislative interests and advocacy. If a Board member is unable to continue to serve as a legislative representative, a replacement may be elected at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

For the June 2024 nomination, the Board selected just one legislative representative to serve until June 2026. The legislative representative nominated and confirmed at the December 2023 meeting will continue to serve until June 2025 at which time the Board will select a member to serve until June 2027.

Consistent with the way the Board elects its president and vice president, the legislative representatives will be selected per the following process:

• A. Call for nominations for legislative representative to serve during the ensuing year; those nominations made by a seconded motion will be considered for election; and
• B. Election of a legislative representative (roll call vote).

Board Discussion, Action, and/or Recommendations

The Board discussed the legislative representative position and its roles and responsibilities. Director Lee nominated Director Martinez for the Senior Legislative Representative role and Director Lurie seconded the nomination. The Board voted 4-0 with one abstention (Yes: Lurie, Martinez, Lee, Tucker; Abstain: Glowitz) for Director Martinez to be the Senior Legislative Representative. The Student Representatives voted 2-0 for Director Martinez.

Director Martinez nominated Director Lurie for the Junior Legislative Representative and Director Lee seconded the nomination. The Board voted 4-0 with one abstention (Yes: Lurie, Martinez, Lee, Tucker; Abstain: Glowitz) for Director Lurie to be the Junior Legislative Representative until the annual Board reorganization in December. The Student Representatives voted 2-0 for Director Lurie.

2. Board Policy 1800 OE-6: Budgeting/Financial Planning - Review of DRAFT Budget Summary for 2025-2026 – Partial Governance Process Monitoring

District staff presented the draft budget summary for the 2025-26 school year to the Board.

Board Discussion, Action, and/or Recommendations

The Board discussed aspects of the budget but did not take any action. This item will have a first reading at the Board’s Monday, June 16 Study Session. At the Thursday, June 26 Board meeting there will be a public hearing on the budget prior to a second reading of the budget. It anticipated the Board will take action after the public hearing and second reading.

3. Board Policy 1800 OE-9: Communication and Support to the Board - Affirmation of Resolution No. 636 and Proposed Adoption of Resolution No. 745: Public Access to District Records Index (1st rdg) Partial Governance Process Monitoring

District staff shared information on public records indexing. The Board could use this opportunity to affirm Resolution No. 636 and hear a first reading of proposed Resolution No. 745: Public Access to District Records Index. The Board may elect to include the proposed resolution on the consent agenda for formal action at its next regular meeting or may choose to take action for immediate adoption.

Board Discussion, Action, and/or Recommendations

The board voted 5-0 and student representatives voted 2-0 to affirm Resolution No. 686. The board voted 5-0 and student representatives voted 2-0 to adopt Resolution No. 745.

The last five items on the agenda for the meeting were Recognitions, Consent Agenda, Superintendent Report, Legislative Report, and Board Announcements, Inquires & Reports.

Recognition

Superintendent Rundle had remarks recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Eid al-Adha, Juneteenth, Outgoing Senior Student Representative to the Board, and District Wellness Coordinator.

District Wellness Coordinator
The Board recognized the District's Wellness Coordinator, Stephanie Boyer, for her role in coordinating board meeting meal contributions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board, Superintendent Rundle and staff members recognize the efforts of the many community members who volunteered their time to prepare the donated meals. These efforts were greatly appreciated, and directors, administrators and staff wish to express their gratitude. Superintendent Rundle presented Stephanie with a “Backing You Up” Award during the recognition.

Outgoing Senior Student Representative to the Board
The Board recognized MIHS senior Ava Zhang for her extraordinary work and dedication as Student Representative to the Board from2023 to 2025. Ava is a member of the Class of 2025 and is graduating on Monday, June 16. The Board thanked Ava for her service to our community representing student voice. Each Board member spoke about the contributions she made and how positively she impacted the district. Ava starts her college journey in the fall at the University of Chicago.

Ava spoke emotionally about her experience on the Board and how the role showed her how to lead and make a positive impact in her community. She expressed her appreciation for being able to represent and promote student voice in the district. Ava created two sweatshirts for

Superintendent Rundle presented Ava with a Certificate of Appreciation for serving as a Student Representative to the Board.

Ava produced two sweatshirts, one with Junior Student Rep and one with Senior Student Rep, on the back and presented them to current Junior Student Representative to the Board Lucy Dorer. Ava indicated these sweatshirts could be passed down after each school year by Student Representatives to the their replacement. This gesture was greeted with enthusiasm and clapping from the Board.   

Consent Agenda – The Consent Agenda was passed 5-0.

Superintendent Report – Superintendent Rundle reminded the Board about their study session on Monday, June 16 and how they will attend the Class of 2025 graduation at McCaw Hall after the study session.

Board Announcements, Inquiries, and Reports – Director Lurie told the Board she recently attended the June PTA Council meeting and final IMS PAC meeting.

Director Martinez informed the Board she attended the Superintendent Equity Advisory Council and what was discussed at this meeting. She also attended the most recent PTA Advocacy meeting and told the Board how this group is working with Washington legislative leaders. Martinez also attended the MIHS percussion concert which she enjoyed.

Director Glowitz attended Band Blast and enjoyed the performance and seeing the celebration of retiring IMS band director Dave Bentley.

Director Lee attended the MISD staff recognition and enjoyed seeing the celebration of staff who have served MISD students. She also attended two jazz MIHS jazz ensemble concerts.

Director Tucker attended the last meeting of the year of the PTA DEI committee, which has been renamed the PTA Belonging and Voice Committee. She also reminded the Board about Crest Learning Center’s Class of 2025 graduation on Friday, June 13 from 10:30am-12:30pm and recommended they attend what is always a great graduation event.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:25pm.

We encourage community members to watch the YouTube recording of the June 11 Board Meeting to learn more about what was discussed by Board Directors and to watch the recognitions of Ava Zhang and Stephanie Boyer. 

To see when the next Board Meeting is visit the Meeting Calendar and Agendas page.

To learn more about MISD’s School Board Directors visit our School Board Information page.