Appreciating Our School Board of Directors

January is School Board Appreciation month in the State of Washington, as proclaimed by Governor Jay Inslee.  In South Bend, we are fortunate to have five school board members who are each dedicated to our students, staff, and community.
The school board's role is crucial in the operation of Washington's 295 school districts, where a combined 1,477 elected board members govern the education of over one million students, $11 billion dollars of school operational costs, and 160,000 school employees.  School board members are volunteers, and their service is much appreciated.

Locally in South Bend, our board consists of five members, each of whom hold public service jobs in our community while serving on the school board in their spare time.  Their dedication and service to our school district is second to none.

Chairman, Chuck Spoor

Mr. Spoor is our current chairman and has served on the board since 2010.  He is the Chief of Police for the City of Raymond and is a graduate of South Bend High School.  Mr. Spoor also coaches football at South Bend.  He has a daughter who attends South Bend High School.

Vice Chairman, Todd Strozyk

Mr. Strozyk is our vice chairman and has served on the board since 2012.  He is the Chief of the Raymond Fire Department.  Mr. Strozyk coaches football and basketball at South Bend.  He has two children who attend our school.

Member, Steve Rogers

Mr. Rogers was elected to the board in 2008 and until last year served as chairman.  He is a Pacific County Commissioner and is a South Bend High School graduate.  Mr. Rogers serves with numerous community clubs and organizations, two of which include the South Bend Kiwanis and the Pacific County Historical Society.

Member, Dave Eastham

Mr. Eastham is South Bend's longest serving board member and has served on the board for 16 years.  He is the Chief of Police for the City of South Bend.  Mr. Eastham's three children all graduated from South Bend High School.  He and his wife Carolyn are currently hosting a foreign exchange student from Brazil, who attends South Bend High School.

Member, Andy Seaman

Mr. Seaman has served on the board since 2012.  He is the Computer Services Supervisor for Pacific County and is a graduate of South Bend High School.  His wife, Anita, teaches second grade at Chauncey Davis Elementary.  Mr. Seaman's children all graduated from South Bend High School.



As superintendent, it is a pleasure to work with such a competent group of individuals.  Our board members also visit the campus consistently, and interact with staff and students.  There is never any doubt their desire is to do what is best for all students, a fact that has a strong impact on the quality education South Bend students receive.

The job of a school board member is often thankless and is an important responsibility.  The community of South Bend, our students, staff, and faculty are fortunate to have a school board that is dedicated, supportive, and caring of our children's education.

This month, please take some time to thank these gentlemen for their continued service to our school.   They play a big role in making South Bend, "A Great Place for Kids."