From left to right: Director Hayes, Director Trần, President Cast, Director Sotak, Director McGourty.
School Board
To learn about attending a meeting and providing public comments, visit our Attend a School Board Meeting page.
School Board members exemplify citizen ownership and decision-making in the schools. They volunteer hundreds of hours and an immeasurable amount of energy to assure that schools are providing the best education for children.
Board members are elected for four-year terms on a staggered basis. The board is the policy-making body for the district, while the superintendent is responsible for implementing those policies and plans. Board members make all final decisions regarding school district priorities, policies, personnel, textbooks, expenditures and growth management.
The Board adopts a budget that is necessary to maintain and operate the schools. To enhance state revenue, the Board also proposes levy and bond issues for community consideration.
Board members appreciate community involvement and input regarding the operation of the district. The board can better represent the community when district residents, students, staff members, and parents take the time to express their opinions and raise questions.
Directors
![School Board Member Jacqueline McGourty]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1523948736/nsdorg/wlpkwwbwwueqpcueen1o/Jacqueline-McGourty.jpg","width":200}])
- District 1
- Liaison To: Snohomish County Council
- Email: sbdistrict1@nsd.org
- Phone: 425-408-7683
- Board Legislative Representative
![School Board Member Elisabeth Sotak]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702418875/nsdorg/gmoexamq4mt9pasit8fg/Elisabeth-Sotak.jpg","width":200}])
- District 2
- Liaison To: Northshore Special Education PTSA, City of Kenmore, Wall of Honor
- Email: sbdistrict2@nsd.org
- Phone: 425-408-7687
- Board Vice President
![School Board Member Han Tran]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702419157/nsdorg/y3igz9znacxettzk2zoq/Han-Tran.jpg","width":200}])
- District 3
- Liaison To: Northshore PTSA Council, King County Council, Citizen’s Group Committee
- Email: sbdistrict3@nsd.org
- Phone: 425-408-7689
![School Board Member Sandy Hayes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1523948735/nsdorg/wy6septecmnup9gnmjsd/Sandy-Hayes.jpg","width":200}])
- District 4
- Liaison To: Northshore Schools Foundation, City of Bothell, Citizen’s Group Committee
- Email: sbdistrict4@nsd.org
- Phone: 425-408-7690
![School Board Member Sandy Cast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1523948733/nsdorg/t4wolsehe5hqzu6vcexw/Amy-Cast.jpg","width":200}])
- District 5
- Liaison To: City of Woodinville
- Email: sbdistrict5@nsd.org
- Phone: 425-408-7691
- Board President
Updates from the Board
Please join the School Board Directors and staff on April 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Woodinville High School Library to: Receive an update on the Superintendent Search and engagement findings, share your thoughts regarding key priorities for the next Northshore Superintendent, engage in conversation about the Washington State Legislative Process and budget development for 2025-26, and more.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to express sincere appreciation for Superintendent Tolley’s service to Northshore students, families, staff, and community. Superintendent Tolley has shared his plans to retire after 45 years as an educator. His last day as our Superintendent will be June 30, 2025.
The school year is underway, and as part of the School Board’s work, the budget development process for the 2025-26 school year has begun. Join School Board Directors and staff on November 18, to get an update on the budget development process, learn more about the 2025-26 budget shortfall, and partner together to plan next steps.
Contact
Peggy King
Recording Secretary
425-408-7701
pking2@nsd.org