Many Opportunities to Volunteer: Consider Joining a Committee or Task Force

The Northshore School District invites our families, secondary students, and community members to get involved in supporting our schools and students in a number of different ways. One way is to participate in a districtwide committee or task force, and several committees are now accepting applications to fill vacant roles. If you have a passion for supporting students and schools across the entire district, we invite you to apply for any of the below opportunities. 

More information about these options are described at the bottom of this message. The links provided include detailed information about the purpose of the committee or task force, commitment required, and application process.

The following volunteer opportunities are currently accepting applications:

• Enrollment Demographic Task Force (EDTF) – applications due Sept. 28
• Financial Advisory Committee – applications due Sept. 26
• Nutrition & Fitness Advisory Committee – applications due Sept. 24
• Racial and Educational Justice Committee – applications due Sept. 26

The following volunteer opportunities will accept applications soon, with more information shared in the future:

• Comprehensive Special Education Plan Advisory 
• Middle School Advisory
• Special Education Student Advisory
• Student Social Media Consortium
• Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board
• Superintendent Community Advisory Committee

If volunteering on a committee does not interest you, but you would like to volunteer in one of our schools or as a field trip chaperone, please review our Become a Volunteer website. Our schools have many volunteer opportunities, and all school volunteers interacting with students must follow district protocol for clearance in advance.

Enrollment Demographic Task Force:

The Enrollment Demographic Task Force (EDTF) studies demographics trends in the Northshore School District and determines these trends' likely impact on schools. It also studies the size of the student body from year to year and assesses the district's ability to offer equitable programs and services to all students in all schools. Learn more about the Enrollment Demographic Task Force and apply by Sept. 28.

Financial Advisory Committee:

The Financial Advisory Committee analyzes and studies a variety of data and available information to help understand the district's budget, as well as state and federal budget parameters. Learn more about the Financial Advisory Committee and apply by Sept. 26.

Nutrition & Fitness Advisory Committee:

The Nutrition & Fitness Advisory Committee is a 2-year commitment open to district staff, students, and community members. The committee is responsible for developing and assessing progress on our district wellness policy as well as supporting district wellness goals through special project work. Learn more about the Nutrition & Fitness Advisory Committee and apply by Sept. 24.

Racial and Educational Justice Committee:

The Racial and Educational Justice Committee serves as an advisory to the Racial and Educational Justice Department and advocates for our community at large. The committee’s aim is to provide support, guidance, and information to fuel equitable practices in the District overall. Learn more about the Racial and Educational Justice Committee and apply by Sept. 26.