School Board

Seattle School Board

The role of the School Board is to represent the vision and values of all those who live within Seattle Public Schools boundaries.

Board meeting agendas and materials

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Board Policies and Superintendent Procedures

One of the ongoing responsibilities of the Board of Directors is to establish policies that guide the operation of the School District.

View all SPS Policies and Procedures

School Board News and Calendar

Board Meeting Notes

At the March 11 Regular Board Meeting, Superintendent Shuldiner and the School Board recognized the Rainier Beach boys basketball team for their back-to-back state title win, and the Roosevelt girls basketball team for reaching the state semi-finals. They also participated in a robust discussion about grants and the Student Assignment Transition Plan.

Apply to be a School Board Student Representative

Applications are now open to apply to be a 2026-27 School Board Student Representative. Students entering their senior year are eligible to apply for a one-year term and students entering their junior year are eligible for a two-year term.

Board Meeting Notes

The School Board approved two amendments at the Regular Board Meeting on Feb. 11. One made changes to the Student Board Member program (including changing their title to “Student Representatives”). The other established three standing committees.

May

School Board Regular Meeting – May 13, 2026

May 13 @ 4:30 pm

May

School Board Special Meeting: Executive Session – May 13, 2026

May 13 @ 8:30 pm

May

Finance & Audit Committee – May 18, 2026

May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

See all upcoming board meetings

Meet the Seattle School Board

2025-26 School Board, Joe Mizrahi, Vivian Song, Jen LaVallee, Katie Smith, Liza Rankin, Gina Topp, Evan Briggs, Student members Josephine Mangelsen, Sabi Yoon, and Isabelle Massoudi — 2025-26 Seattle School Board

The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors is made up of seven elected Directors who serve four-year terms. Directors are elected by voters from the entire district but must live within the geographic area assigned to their board seat.

The role of the School Board is to represent the vision and values of all those who live within Seattle Public Schools’ boundaries. The Board accomplishes this by:

Establishing District vision, mission, and goals
Adopting a Strategic Plan
Adopting and revising policies
Adopting the district budget
Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent
Serving as community representatives

Other Board responsibilities include overseeing district finances, monitoring progress on district goals, community engagement, and legislative advocacy.