Five local citizens serve a four-year term as elected officials on the Bethel School Board. Each member represents a district in the 202-square mile district. The five members are:

Joy Cook, president, (360) 893-6393, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
John Manning, vice president, (253) 537-5521
Brenda Rogers, (360) 893-5425
Susan Smith, (253) 847-1321
Ken Blair, (253) 537-1486

School board members, also called school directors, are the “governors” of the school district who work in partnership with their administrative team to set the district’s direction. School board members have four major areas of responsibility:

Vision

The board focuses the work of the district and community on student achievement through a comprehensive strategic planning process.

Structure

The board governs the district through prudent financial planning and oversight, and diligent and innovative policymaking.

Accountability

The board infuses all programs and crucial policies with specific goals and a process for evaluation, reporting and recommending improvements.

Advocacy

The board champions public education in the local community and before state and federal policymakers.

The school board regularly meets twice a month on Tuesday nights. Meetings alternate between the district office and local schools. The public is always welcome to attend. Click here for a schedule of school board meetings.