The Board of Directors for Seattle Public Schools is an elected body representing seven geographical regions, known as Districts, within the City of Seattle. The length of each member's term is four years.

Board meetings are generally held twice monthly on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 6:00 p.m., with some exceptions. A list of the regular legislative sessions for the 2009-10 school year can be seen by clicking here.

Board meetings are accessible to all members of the public. If you need assistance while attending the meeting, please contact the School Board Office in advance of the meeting date, either by telephone (206) 252-0040 or by e-mail, and we will be glad to assure accommodations for you.

• At the public hearings scheduled for Monday, November 9th and Thursday November 12th, from 6:00-8:00pm. You may sign up to testify starting Thursday, November 5, 8:00am, by e-mailing hearing@seattleschools.org or by calling (206) 252-0042.
• At the regular board meeting November 18, 6:00pm, where the board is currently scheduled to act on the item. You may sign up to testify at this meeting starting Monday, November 16, 8:00am, by e-mailing boardagenda@seattleschools.org or by calling (206) 252-0040.