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State Board Membership Structure

The State Board is composed of 16 members who can serve a maximum of two terms of four years. Members may not be employed in the field of education.

 

16 Statutory Members
Members
Selection
Vote

5 members: 3 Western WA,
2 Eastern WA

Elected by board members from school districts in Western and Eastern Washington

Full vote on all matters

1 private school representative

Elected by the members of state-approved private schools

Full vote on all matters

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Elected statewide

Full vote on all matters

7 members

Appointed by the Governor

Full vote on all matters

2 high school students:
1 Western WA,
1 Eastern WA

By Washington Association of Student Councils

Non-voting members

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Key Initiatives
Math Standards
Science Standards
System Performance Accountability
Meaningful High School Diploma
 
Board meetings

 

 

Washington State
Board of Education
PO Box 47206
600 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7206
360-725-6025

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