On August 14, 2024, Dr. Melissa Bedford, former director of the Spokane School Board, announced her resignation. The Spokane School Board seeks qualified candidates to fill the vacant position and encourages all interested individuals to apply.
The board is particularly committed to appointing a new member who strongly represents the diverse demographic and geographic communities within the district. The vacancy will be filled through a board appointment process, with priority screening of applicants beginning Friday, August 30, 2024. The board may extend recruitment efforts or begin conducting interviews following the initial screening.
The Board member vacancy will be filled by Board appointment. The board will accept resumes and cover letters from interested individuals starting Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
Read on for information on how to apply, the application timeline and FAQs.