This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Schools

Opinion: Should The School Board Expand To Seven Members?

The Washington State legislature regulates school board expansions

Bob Yoder's profile picture
Bob Yoder, Patch Mayor
|

I met Superintendent Jane Stavem at a City Hall meeting recently. She said the district is bound by the state legislature to keep the board of Directors to five, unless the population in the district reaches 400,000. - Bob Yoder, 11/14

Opinion: With LWSD now the 2nd largest school district in the State should our school board expand from 5 directors to 7 directors?A few advantages:

  • Board member district boundaries are irregular and confusing; they could be delineated into more cohesive, understandable districts. The election process would be more transparent.
  • Work plans would be more comprehensive and regular for greater efficiencies.
  • Two additional perspectives would add to the deliberation mix. More vibrant and effective conversations.
  • Improved representation.

The Seattle School Board has 7 Directors. EvergreenHealth expanded from 5 commissioners to 7 commissioners last year. Their chamber was re-configured to accommodate 7 on the Dias.

Find out what's happening in Redmondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

This suggestion was e-mailed to President Siri Bliesner at boardmembers@lwsd.org.

Patch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging unwanted content. To learn more, click here.

More from Redmond