The WSSDA Board of Directors established the Council of School Directors of Color with the stated purpose of “informing WSSDA in its efforts to attract, support, and retain diverse school boards.” The Council’s formation was one of 17 recommendations within the March 2022 Report to the WSSDA Board on WSSDA’s Role in Attracting, Supporting, and Retaining Diverse School Boards.

Council Leadership

Committee Roster
Council Name District Term Expires
Position 6 Karen Bolton (Chair) Bremerton November 2026
Position 7 Joe Van (Vice Chair) Highline November 2027

Committee Support

Tricia Lubach
Executive Director
360-890-6870

Michelle Choate
Administrative Support Officer
360-252-3002