five adults with raised right hands taking the oath of office

(From left) Incumbent Dr. Johua Ruland, incumbent Rod Westfall, new board members Nora Dalton and Greg Nichols, and incumbent Barbara Seiden, take the oath of office on April 30, 2025. Board member and President Pro-Tem Elias Kalantzis (right) administers the oath.

Elected Board

The Board of Education is composed of seven members elected by citizens of the school district. A Board member receives no salary and may seek re-election to any number of terms. School board elections are held and regulated by State mandates. To be a qualified candidate, a person must be a registered voter, 18 years old or older, and a resident of the State and the district for at least one year immediately preceding the election.

Responsibilities

The Board of Education has complete and final control over local school matters subject only to limitations imposed by State and Federal law. No one member or group of members may act in the name of the Board. Major responsibilities of the Board of Education are to express and represent the view of the community in matters affecting education, determine education standards and goals, adopt policies for the administration of the school system, employ a Superintendent of Schools, authorize the appointment of teachers and other staff members, approve curriculum, secure money for school operational needs and building programs, and authorize expenditures.

Contact the Board

Have any questions? Contact the School Board at boardmembers@psd202.org

For more information please visit our School Board Homepage.