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School Board Director Vacancies for Districts 1 & 4
Are you passionate about the role of public education in our community? Do you live on the south end (District 4) or the north end (District 1) of Bainbridge? If so, consider becoming a school board member.
At the Feb. 9, 2023 School Board Meeting, resignation letters were submitted from Director Christina Hulet (District 4) and Director Lynn Smith (District 1). In both letters, Hulet and Smith referenced how proud they were to have served on the school board and that they believed it was time to provide space for other community members to lend their voices and leadership skills.
BISD will appoint individuals for the remainder of the terms (both terms expire in November 2023). School Board Directors provide the district with leadership, strategic direction and help shape the district’s educational programs.
To be eligible, one must meet these qualifications:
BISD will appoint individuals for the remainder of the terms (both terms expire in November 2023). School Board Directors provide the district with leadership, strategic direction and help shape the district’s educational programs.
To be eligible, one must meet these qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a qualified voter of the Bainbridge Island School District
- Live within the boundaries of District 4 or District 1
- Is not employed by the district. If the Director's partner/dependents are employed by the district as a classified or certificated employee before their spouse becomes a director, the contract can be renewed for further employment.
TIMELINE FOR DISTRICT 4 APPOINTEE
- Now through noon on March 9, 2023: APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED
- March 16, 2023: Application materials reviewed and candidates contacted regarding interviews
- March 23, 2023: Candidate interviews held during a Special Session/Open Public Meeting
- March 30, 2023: Appointed Director for District 4 is sworn into office at the regularly scheduled school board meeting
TIMELINE FOR DISTRICT 1 APPOINTEE
- From March 10 through noon on April 6, 2023: Applications are now open
- April 13, 2023: Application materials reviewed and candidates contacted regarding interviews
- April 20, 2023: Candidate interviews held during a Special Session/Open Public Meeting
- April 27, 2023: Appointed Director for District 1 is sworn into office at the regularly scheduled school board meeting
To learn about what serving on the school board entails, please review this document provided by the Washington State School Directors' Association.
If you have additional questions, please get in touch with School Board President Mark Emerson at memerson@bisd303.org or BISD Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen at pbangknudsen@bisd303.org.
If you have additional questions, please get in touch with School Board President Mark Emerson at memerson@bisd303.org or BISD Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen at pbangknudsen@bisd303.org.
