Notice - Open School Board Director Seats 2 & 4
The Lyle School District is announcing an exciting opportunity for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our school board as a director. These positions are vital to shaping the educational landscape of our community and ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education possible.
Responsibilities
As a school board director, you will:
- Collaborate with fellow board members to set the strategic direction of the district.
- Help develop and approve policies that govern the district's operations.
- Approve the district's annual operating budget.
- Oversee the district's budget and ensure financial responsibility.
- Place levies and bonds before district voters.
- Monitor and evaluate the superintendent’s performance.
- Ratify contracts negotiated with the local bargaining units.
- Represent the interests of the community, students, and parents.
- Attend regular monthly meetings and participate in committee work as needed.
Qualifications: Candidates must:
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be a registered voter in Washington State.
- Reside within the boundaries of the representative District that they are running to represent. Seat #4 is an “at large” seat, which means the candidate can reside anywhere within the Lyle School District boundaries.
How to Run
Candidate filing week is May 5-9, 2025.
- In Person Filing: In person filing opens at 8:00 AM on May 5th and closes at 5:00 PM on May 9th. Klickitat County Auditor, 205 S Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620.
- Online Candidate Filing: Online filing opens at 8:00 AM on May 5th and closes at 5:00 PM on May 9th at https://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx.
- Mail In Filing: Declarations may be accepted by mail beginning on April 21st. They will be processed during filing week. All mail in filings must be received in the auditor’s office by 5:00 PM May 9th. Send declarations to Klickitat County Auditor, 205 S Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620.
Board Terms and Time Commitments
School board members are elected to four-year terms.
Regular School Board meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Work study sessions are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We do not hold work sessions in July, August, November, or December.
The duties of a School Board member involve preparation, participation, and attendance at meetings and other functions, such as community meetings and graduation exercises. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact a member of the current Board of Directors to ask what the experience is like and what is involved.
For more information on school boards, visit the Washington State School Directors' Association website.
Related information
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on our schools and the future of our community's children. We encourage all interested individuals to apply and look forward to welcoming a new member to our team. If you have any questions, please contact the Klickitat County Auditor’s Office at 509-773-4001.
