What is a School Board?
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Washington’s public school districts are governed by publicly elected school board members, called “directors”
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There are five School Board districts in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park (Shoreline School District)
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Each district has one elected School Board Director, who is a resident of that district
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School Board directors serve a four-year term, working together to oversee the school district
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Directors are parents and grandparents, young people and senior citizens, and diverse community members from all walks of life
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Each member brings their varying experiences and backgrounds to inform good decision making with a spirit of teamwork
Information courtesy of Washington State School Directors' Association
Student Representatives
- Shoreline School Board includes four student representatives
- Student reps are selected from both high schools
- Students begin terms during their junior year and serve for two years
What do School Board Directors Do?
As a board, their primary responsibilities are to:
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Hire, supervise, and evaluate the superintendent
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Set the vision, mission, and strategic goals for the district
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Review, revise, and adopt policies
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Establish and oversee the budget
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Serve as community representatives
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Monitor the district’s progress toward its goals
School Board Directors:
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Attend typically 2+ meetings each month, plus many other school visits and events
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Make important decisions during good times and challenging ones
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Receive input from school district staff, students, families, and community members, which they take into consideration when providing guidance