Serving on Your Local School Board

Are you considering becoming a school board member? Or perhaps you’d just like to learn what school boards and individual school directors do. This is the place to get started.

Who are School Directors?

Washington state’s public school districts are directed by publically-elected school boards. These board members — called "school directors" — are citizens just like you! They are parents and grandparents, young people and senior citizens, and community members from all walks of life.

Each member brings his or her varying experiences and background to inform good decision making. Each member brings his or her varying experiences and background to inform good decision making in a spirit of teamwork.