Community members interested in running for the Ferndale School Board this year are invited to attend an informational workshop hosted by the Board on April 22, 2025 at 5:00 at the Ferndale School District office located at 6041 Vista Drive Ferndale, WA 98248. Learn more by contacting Kris Newberry at 360-383-9207 or kristin.newberry@ferndalesd.org.

Board members serve a term of four years. There are two positions that are up for election this year, Director District #4 and #5.

A school board candidate must be a registered voter and reside in the director district of the position for which they are filling. A map and legal descriptions of the director areas are available on the website.

The primary responsibility of a school director is to work collaboratively as a school board to ensure that all decisions put students first. This means:

• Focusing on improving learning outcomes
• Helping students achieve their full potential
• Making sure that every student, no matter where they come from, has an equal chance to succeed

The role of a school director involves working as a school board team to oversee the big picture of the school district. School directors are not involved in daily operations but help guide the district through these key responsibilities:

• Strategic vision for the district
• Policy development
• Financial oversight
• Hiring and evaluating the superintendent
• Community engagement
• Collaboration with the Superintendent and positive, adaptive leadership with staff

First day to file by mail if unable to file online is April 21. Online candidate filing opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5 and closes at Friday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m.

The Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 5 and the General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The district’s informational website is available on the district website (www.ferndalesd.org) under the School Board menu at the following URL: https://www.ferndalesd.org/school-board