District accepting applications for vacant School Board position

The Marysville School Board will be accepting applications to replace the position of Marysville School District, District 5 Board Director, serving the areas of Sunnyside and Allen Creek Elementary. State law requires the remaining school board members to appoint a replacement within 90 days. The appointed board member will serve until the next regularly scheduled school board election in Fall 2021.

Applications are being accepted from now through Friday, March 27, 2020, at 4:30 pm.  Application packets are available at the district’s Educational Service Center at 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270, or online at www.msd25.org. 

The district will utilize the following criteria for the selection of new board members based on the Washington School Board Standards:

• Values and Ethical Behavior – Maintains a belief that all students can learn at high levels and places students' needs first. Models high ethical standards. Commits to treating each individual with dignity and respect.
• Leadership– Contributes to thoughtful governance discussions and decisions by being well -informed and, open-minded and deliberative. A collaborative team member who understands that the authority rests with the Board as a whole and not with an individual director. Works in collaboration to develop and support the district’s Strategic Plan. Follows through on commitments – with passion, in word and action, for all students.
• Professional Development – Willing to commit the time and energy necessary to be informed and competent. Desire to stay abreast of current issues, research, applicable laws, regulations, and policies that affect public education. Supports professional development, individually and with the board/superintendent team.
• Equity Focused - Commitment to closing the opportunity and achievement gaps of our students through the development of policies that eliminate systematic disparities and barriers to an inclusive environment
• Excellent Communication - Respectful two-way communicator, including skills in active listening, speaking in public, and dialoguing – while maintaining an open mind.
• Accountability - Contributions to school, community, and youth-focused activities; one who consistently operates with integrity and is accountable to the community.

Announcement of the appointed director will be made at the April 13, 2020 school board meeting where the Oath of Office will be administered.

The Marysville School Board holds regular board meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6:30 pm. Board meetings typically end at about 8:30 pm (with additional time for executive sessions, as needed) and take two to three hours of preparation time to review the meeting information. Work study sessions are held on many if not most of the scheduled Monday’s at 4:30 pm (prior to the 6:30 meeting). These sessions provide more opportunity for the board to hold discussion on student achievement, review district goals and progress toward those goals, hear reports, and discuss initiatives or issues. Board representation at special events (dedications and graduations) along with school visits also takes a significant amount of time.

Interested parties must reside in the Director District Area 5.  The area map and description can be viewed on the district web site at www.msd25.org or verified by calling the Snohomish County Elections office at (425) 388-3444.

For more information, contact the Superintendent’s Office at (360) 965-0001 or email [email protected].