School Board Directors

Thurston County is divided into nine separate school districts, each governed by a five-member board. The board's responsibilities include: budget, policy development, classroom instruction, planning and communications.

School board directors delegate authority for day-to-day functions to professional staff, however they may never delegate ultimate responsibility.

Board members are elected in a non-partisan general election by voters within that school district. They receive no salary. A board may approve a per diem compensation for its members for attending board meetings.

Candidates must reside in the sub-district for which they are seeking office. All candidates are elected by the voters of the entire school district.