Notice of School Board Opening and Application Process

The Wenatchee School District is now accepting applications for school board position #4, which is currently held by Director Miranda Skalisky. Due to her relocation outside of the area, Director Skalisky is unable to complete her term on the board.

Eligible applicants must be United States citizens, registered to vote, and live within the Wenatchee School District Director District #4 boundaries. A district #4 boundary map can be located on the Board's website wenatcheeschools.org/board.

Interested candidates are asked to apply by March 21, 2025. Applications can be completed online at wenatcheeschools.org/board. The Board will review applications on March 26 at 12 PM during a special meeting to determine which candidates will be offered an interview. A public announcement of the candidates selected for interviews will be made by the Board upon completing their review. Interviews will occur during an open public meeting on April 3 starting at 5 p.m.  The newly appointed board member will be sworn in during the board’s regular meeting on April 22.

Selection Process Timeline:

• Applications Deadline: March 21, 2025
• Application Review and Interview Announcement: March 26, 2025, at 12 PM (Special Meeting)
• Interviews and Appointment April 3, 2025 at 5 PM (Special Meeting)
• Oath of Office: April 22, 2025  (Regular Meeting)

The appointed candidate will serve until the next regularly scheduled board election in November 2025, at which time a director will be elected to fill Skalisky’s unexpired term, in accordance with Board Policy 1114.  Candidates can apply to run for this position during the election filing period of May 5 - 9, 2025. The individual elected in November 2025 will serve the remainder of Director Skalisky’s term until November 2027. The seat will revert to a standard 4-year term starting in 2027.

For questions concerning the application procedures and/or the selection process, please contact the Wenatchee School District’s central office at (509) 663-8161 or email Kim White at white.k@wenatcheeschools.org .