By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth in the Chimacum School District.

School boards are charged with making decisions that can sometimes be quite difficult, or require sifting through a great deal of information. They also bear responsibility for developing a vision that will guide the school district for years to come. Through collaboration as a team, and with school district staff, their governance and advocacy are building the future of education in Washington state.

This January, we’re encouraging all members of the community to thank a board member. Please thank them for volunteering their time and playing a critical civic role that helps form the bedrock of our democracy – public education. As a crucial bridge between the local community and the school district, their efforts are instrumental in helping all of us realize the hopes and dreams we have for the children of our community.

The men and women serving Chimacum School District and their years of service are: Robert Bunker, appointed in 2013; Mike Gould, appointed in 2016; Sarah Martin, elected in 2013; Jack McKay, elected in 2017; and LuAnn Rogers, appointed in 2017.

The men and women serving the Port Townsend School District are: Jennifer James-Wilson, elected in 2009; Nathanael O’Hara, appointed in 2014; Keith White, elected in 2014; Connie Welch, appointed in 2015; and Laura Tucker, elected in 2015.

Rick Thompson, Superintendent, Chimacum School District John Polm, Jr., Superintendent, Port Townsend School District.