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Salem-Keizer School Board

The Salem-Keizer School Board is the policy-making body of our school district responsible for setting goals and working collaboratively to support equitable student outcomes.  


 

School Board Agendas, Minutes & Public Comment

All Salem-Keizer School Board materials, including upcoming agendas, meeting minutes, board policies, and sign-ups for public comment, are hosted on Diligent, our official School Board portal.

Salem-Keizer School Board Materials & Public Comment Sign-Up

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Upcoming School Board Meetings

School board business meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. Unless otherwise noted, these meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are held at Support Services Center, 2575 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR.

The board also holds a work session on the fourth Tuesday of each month at which they discuss and examine a particular educational topic.

Note for the 10/13 and 10/20 school board meetings: Parking space is limited. Please plan ahead, arrive early and park carefully along the street. Thanks for helping us respect our neighborhoods!

Salem-Keizer's Board Goals

Our board goals establish the most important outcomes for Salem-Keizer Public Schools and put student outcomes at the center of our work. The strategies in our Strategic Plan either directly target improving these goals or address key enabling conditions that our students, families, and staff have elevated.

See the progress of our Board Goals

Meet Our School Board Members

Each board member is elected by local voters to serve a four-year term without pay. While each member represents a zone in our district, the entire board works together to serve all students in Salem and Keizer. 

Lisa Harnisch

Chairperson, Director Zone 1, Appointed in 2024

Cynthia Richardson

First Vice-Chairperson, Director Zone 2, Elected in 2023

Jennifer Parker

Director Zone 3, Elected in 2025

Satya Chandragiri

Director Zone 4, Elected in 2019

Karina Guzmán Ortiz

Second Vice-Chairperson, Director Zone 5, Elected in 2021

Krissy Hudson

Director Zone 6, Elected in 2023

Mel Fuller

Director Zone 7, Elected in 2025

Alexsander Arredondo Diaz

Student Advisor, Appointed in 2026

Jolee McMahan

Student Advisor, Appointed in 2025