The School Board consists of five citizens of the school district elected to a four year term of office. Any adult resident may run for election to the board providing they meets certain legal qualifications. By choice, Meridian school board members serve without pay. For more information on school boards, visit the Washington State School Directors’ Association website. Meetings are held in the Meridian Learning Center (also referred to as the PD Room/Board Room) at 194 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA. Regular meetings begin at 6 p.m. The schedule is available on BoardDocs.
Role of the School Board
The School Board represents a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making in education by:
- Establishing school district goals;
- Providing for program development activities;
- Overseeing the financial affairs of the district;
- Adopting operating policies;
- Assuring systematic review and evaluation of all phases of the school program; and
- Advocating on behalf of all students and schools.
School Board Members |
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 Jana Haugen360-220-7931 Term expires December 2027 Director – District #1 (Map) |
 Jarrod Karuza360-398-2369 Term expires December 2025 Director – District #2 (Map) |
 Steve Corwin360-920-1893 Term expires December 2025 Director – District #3 (Map) |
 Marty Gray360-510-5417 Term expires December 2027 Director – District #4 (Map) |
 Michelle Simmons360-303-8832 Term expires December 2027 Director – District #5 (Map) |
Student Board MembersKennedy Brzozowski, term expires June 2025 Logan Ignacio, term expires June 2025
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