PORT ANGELES — Candidates for school boards on the North Olympic Peninsula can register for a free workshop to learn more abut what the job entails.
The workshop conducted by the Washington State School Directors’ Association will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 in Room 207 at the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center, 905 W. Ninth St., Port Angeles.
Online registration at www.wssda.org is required to reserve a space.
The Port Angeles seminar is one of 14 planned throughout the state in July to help area school board candidates learn more about serving on a board.
It is the only workshop planned in July on the Peninsula. It is for anyone who is a candidate for any public school board.
The workshops will cover a variety of topics, including:
■ An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of a school director.
■ The legal and ethical aspects of board work.
■ An introduction to school director standards.
■ Opportunities to explore real examples of school board work and how to respond in similar situations.
Current board members are also invited to share their wisdom and experience with candidates, the association said.
“We want to help participants not only be more informed candidates, but also be better prepared to take office,” said Colleen Miller, director of leadership development for the association.
For more information, see www.wssda.org.
Direct questions to Colleen Miller at c.miller@wssda.org or 360-252-3006 or Tricia Lubach at t.lubach@wssda.org or 509-760-0321.
