November ballot will include two SKSD School Board Director positions

On November 5, 2013, school boards across the state will ask citizens to vote on school board director positions. All seats are four-year terms. The South Kitsap School District will have two seats up for election (indicated below in bold). Members of the 2013-14 SKSD Board of Directors are:
 

District 1

Patty Henderson

Term Ends 2015

District 2

Keith Garton

Term Ends 2015

District 3
(Olalla, Mullenix, Long Lake and Bethel-Burley)

Christopher Lemke

Term Ends 2013

District 4
(Lund, Bethel, Parkwood)

Kathryn Simpson

Term Ends 2013

District 5

GregWall

Term Ends 2015
 

Declarations of candidacy may be filed through the Kitsap County Auditor’s Election Office from May 13 through May 17. Candidate filings sent by mail cannot be accepted before April 29 or later than 5:00 p.m. on May 17. To be eligible, a candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the director area he or she files.  
 
 
For more information on filing, prospective candidates may visit www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections.htm.
 
School Boards are responsible for working with district administrators to set the district’s overall direction. The Washington State School Directors Association divides the board responsibilities into four major areas:
 
  • Vision – The board focuses the work of the district and community on student achievement through a comprehensive strategic planning process.
  • Structure– The board governs the district through prudent financial planning and oversight, and diligent and innovative policy making.
  • Accountability– The board infuses all programs and crucial policies with specific goals and a process for evaluation, reporting and recommendations for improvements.
  • Advocacy – The board champions public education in the local community and before state and federal policy makers.
For more information on the responsibilities of school board directors, visit www.wssda.org. Select “For School Board Candidates” under the “Resources” link.
 
Candidate Workshop
The City of Port Orchard will be hosting a workshop for individuals interested in running for public office on Thursday, May 9. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at the Port Orchard City Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 
Additional resources
Serving on your local school board - PDF
Last Modified on April 24, 2013