The primary role of the school board is to establish policies that give the district direction to set priorities and achieve its goals. This is accomplished in partnership with the superintendent who implement policies and programs to meet the learning needs of all students. The school board also hires and evaluates the superintendent and adopts and oversees the annual budget.
As of July 1, the school board generally meets on Thursday twice a month during the school year at 6:30 pm. Budget Committee meeting dates are scheduled separately. For the 2024-25 school year, the regular meeting location is in the Board Room at the Corvallis School District Office, located at 1555 SW 35th Street, Corvallis.
Board Liaison: Sami Al-Abdrabbuh
District administrators work collaboratively with Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) parent leaders to develop agendas and topics for discussion. SEAC includes parents of students receiving special education services, who provide information about the needs of students and families, and ways to improve services for students; all parents of students receiving special education services are welcome to “sit at the table” and participate in committee meetings. The parents self-select their chair and secretary. District staff ultimately make any decisions; there is no involvement by the full board as it is an operational matter.
Board Liaison: Luhui Whitebear
One board member attends Foundation board meetings and functions.
Board Liaison: TBD
One board member represents the district at committee meetings and for approval of the ESD budget.
Board Liaison: Shauna Tominey
At least one board member attends the District Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee meetings.
Board Liaison: Chris Hawkins
At least one board member attends the District Equity Leadership Team Advisory meetings.
Board Liaison: Bernie Wang