Composition of the Board will include 16 members:

• 5 members elected by public school directors - 2 in eastern Washington, 3 in western Washington
• 1 member at-large elected by private schools
• The superintendent of public instruction
• 7 members appointed by the governor
• 2 student members selected by the Association of Washington Student Leaders Student Steering Committee

All members except student members are voting members.

Note: OSPI announced board elections on August 21, 2019. 

The following positions are on the ballot: 

• Eastern Region Position 1 - incumbent MJ Bolt
• Western Region Position 3 
• Private School Representative (statewide) 

Learn more about the board and regions on our page dedicated to the topic.