ESD 112 board of directors are strong education advocates in our community.
Board Structure
About the Board
Under law, ESDs are governed by a board of directors consisting of seven citizens who are elected by the school board members in the region’s 30 public school districts. The board members represent geographic director districts based on U.S. Census data. The ESD board is responsible for policy and governance of ESD 112 and for providing direction to the superintendent who is advised by local school district superintendents.
Accountability is exceptionally strong at ESD 112. As authorized by statute, ESDs are directed to be as responsive to local educational needs as possible.
Current Board Members
Current Board Members
ESD 112 is governed by a seven-member board, which is elected by local school board members throughout a six-county geographic region. These volunteers are strong education advocates in our community. They understand education policy and are involved in the issues, opportunities and challenges at both the state and local levels. The ESD 112 board members are the critical link between communities and school districts.
Susan Barker
District #1
Mark Hottowe
District #2
Heidi Rosenberg
District #3
John Deeder
District #4
Mel Netzhammer
District #5
Darlene Stickel
District #6
Kevin Davis
District #7
Agendas & Minutes
Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Full meeting agendas will be posted one week prior to the scheduled meeting date. Minutes from each board meeting will be posted upon board approval.
Upcoming Board Meeting Notice
Approved Board Minutes
Board Policy
Board Policy and Administrative Regulations
Click on a section below to view the policies for that section. If you require these policies in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Policies
The Board forms and adopts the policies of ESD 112. The Board receives input and assistance forming policies from the Superintendent, ESD staff, and if needed the counsel of local superintendents in ESD 112.
Procedures
The Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, develops procedures where required by Board Policy to implement the policy. Procedures are not reviewed by the Board.
Guidelines, Manuals and Operating Practices
Department and Program Managers develop guidelines, manuals and operating practices that address agency, department and program expectations. Guidelines, manuals and operating procedures are reviewed and approved by the ESD 112 Cabinet member that oversees the department or program.
If there is a conflict or ambiguity in policies, procedures or guideline/manual/operating practices, Board Policies govern. ESD procedures govern and must be followed when there is a conflict or ambiguity between a procedure and a department or program guideline, manual or operating procedure.
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ESD 112 News
Report, don’t repost: schools and law enforcement roll out resources for reporting online threats
Local law enforcement leaders, school district representatives and students came together Tuesday morning at Educational Service District (ESD) 112 to launch Report, Don’t Repost: Choose Care Over Clicks, a new regional initiative encouraging community members [...]
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications at Oct. 24 Drug Take-Back Events
Community substance misuse prevention coalitions, law enforcement agencies, and community partners across Southwest Washington will host free drive-thru drug take-back events on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents of Clark, [...]
Camas student brings birding lessons to local classrooms
Shaunak Deshpande, a Camas High School junior, is helping local educators turn outdoor school grounds into science classrooms. On Oct. 8, Deshpande and Ken Pitts, youth supervisor for Vancouver Audubon, led a hands-on workshop called [...]
Rural Prevention Conference brings Washington communities together to support youth
At the Small Towns, Big Impact: 2026 Rural Prevention Conference in Wenatchee, Washington, more than 100 participants from rural communities across the state gathered to learn how to engage youth in substance misuse prevention, strengthen [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.