Board of Directors

Board of Directors2026-04-28T14:05:09-07:00

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.

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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.

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.

Rights and Responsibilities
Student Welfare
Recruitment and Personnel Selection
Employment Practices
Compensation
Leaves
Benefits
Financial Planning and Management
Revenues
Purchasing
Student Services
Risk Management
Transportation
ESD Property

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.

Board Calendar

Additional Links

Upcoming Meetings

ESD 112 Board of Directors’ Meeting

June 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

ESD 112 Board of Directors’ Meeting

August 25 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Get Social with Us

ESD 112
ESD 112May 29, 2026 at 8:39am
What happens when students, educators, and local businesses sit down together? On May 19, students from high schools and colleges across our region gathered at WSU Vancouver for the Purposeful Pathways: Student Voice & Career Opportunities Summit, hosted by ESD 112.

Throughout the day, students from schools like Wahkiakum, Ridgefield, Stevenson, Hockinson, R.A. Long, and Fort Vancouver's Medical Magnet program took part in panels, breakout sessions, and a career expo, sharing their voices and connecting with the people and programs that can shape their futures. 🎤💼

From the value of CTE courses to the power of dual credit classrooms, this summit reminded us that when we invest in and listen to student voices, incredible things happen. The earlier we connect students to opportunity, the further they can go.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.esd112.org/news/students-explore-dual-credit-and-career-opportunities-at-purposeful-pathways-summit/

ESD 112 News

WASA Awards honor educators and community at ESD 112

On May 15, Educational Service District (ESD) 112 gathered educators, administrators and community leaders to present the annual Washington Association of School Administrators awards, honoring individuals and organizations that made a significant difference in [...]

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