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Warden School District

Warden Cougars

School Board

Warden School District Board of Directors

Shane Cox

District 1

Selene Acosta Gonzalez

District 2

Rick Martin

Chairperson District 3

Bryce Cox

Legislative Representative At-Large Position 4

Shawn Clausen

Vice Chairperson At-Large Position 5

School Board Meetings

Regularly scheduled school board meetings occur the second and fourth Thursday each month at 7 p.m. PST. The school board meetings are held in the Warden High School library, unless notice is provided otherwise. Board agendas and minutes may be found at the BoardDocs website.

Since 2020, the operation of school board meetings in Washington has been impacted by the 20-28 series of the Governor’s Emergency Proclamations. Proclamation 20-28.14 required that meetings subject to the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) have a remote option for participation and attendance. On April 29, 2022, Governor Inslee terminated and rescinded Proclamation 20-28.14, with the termination effective 12:01 a.m. on June 1, 2022.

As a result of that termination, the Warden School District will be reverting back to our policy prior to the pandemic of providing the opportunity for public comment at the physical location of the meeting. The public is welcome to attend the Warden School Board meetings. We will not be continuing to provide a remote session of the board meeting available live online. We thank you for your continued support of our school district.

BoardDocs

Visit the BoardDocs website for:

  • School board agendas and minutes
  • Bargaining agreements (RCW 28A.320.055)
  • Salary schedules
  • Policies and procedures

BoardDocs

Student Representatives

The Warden School District Board of Directors values students' insights and aims to amplify their voices in district education and decisions. Recognizing the importance and value of student communication and perspective, the board has established the School Board Student Representative positions outlined in Policy No. 1250 and procedure No. 1250P.

Student representatives will be pivotal in advocating for student voices, participating in board committees and meetings, and enhancing communication between the Board and the student body. Through their advisory roles, they contribute diverse perspectives and facilitate productive engagement for informed decision-making and improved educational outcomes. These members hold advisory roles, participating in board committees and meetings to provide perspectives, advocate positions, and bridge communication between the board and students.

For inquiries and more information about the position and application process, please contact Superintendent Marc Brouillet by email or by phone: (509) 349-2366, ext. 1400.

Role, Responsibilities, and How to Apply

The student representatives will:

  1. Adhere to all the rules and regulations pertaining to Board members.
  2. Attend all regular school board meetings (2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.).
  3. Attend special meetings or study sessions, if requested, but not Executive Sessions.
  4. Come prepared to all meetings by reviewing the agenda and attachments on BoardDocs prior to the meeting.
  5. Participate in discussions at regular open meetings of the Board. However, the student representative may not make any motions or vote.
  6. Provide reports to the Board during the agenda item titled “Student Representative Reports.”
  7. Report Board deliberations and actions to the Student Body as applicable.
  8. Current student representatives will help orient new student representatives.
  9. Participate in Board training sessions, when invited, such as WSSDA conference and legislative assembly. When sessions occur on school days, student representatives will follow the established prearranged absence procedures at the high school.
  10. Communicate all questions and concerns to the assigned Student Representative Mentor.  If the mentor is not available, the Board President will fill the role.

Support and Compensation

Training will be provided, and they will be paired with a School Board Director mentor. Mentors should attempt to meet with the student representatives at least 3 times during the student representative’s term.

Student representatives will receive a 0.5 Elective Credit for the year.

Time Expectations

Time expectations include approximately 6 hours monthly for duties with terms including June 1st – May 31st. Board meetings will comprise approximately 4 hours per month, with additional time allocated for reviewing materials, engaging with peers, and meeting support staff and mentors.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants should reflect the district's diversity, possess varied interests and backgrounds, and demonstrate awareness of educational and societal challenges.

Applicants must be a current junior (11th grade) and senior (12th grade) who are active members of the campus at Warden High School, and have:

  • A minimum of 2.0 GPA with no failing grades in their most recent completed semester. Attendance data will also be considered.
  • Attended a Student Representative training administered by the board, superintendent, or a board approved trainer.
  • Completed an application and essay (see below).
  • Completed an interview by school board.

To apply, students must follow three phases:

  • Phase 1 (in September): Submit a 500-word essay and completed application on the WSD employment website.
  • Phase 2 (in September): Internal screening for eligibility by human resources and Warden High School administration.
  • Phase 3 (in October): Board of Directors interviews as per School Board Policy No. 1250, leading to final student representative selection.

Senior Class Representative

Junior Class Representative