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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.  

 

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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.

Access Salem-Keizer School Board Meetings & Materials

All School Board meeting documents—including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, public comment sign-up, policies, and more—are available on Diligent.

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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

Lisa Harnisch

Second Vice-Chairperson, Director Zone 1, Appointed in 2024
Cynthia Richardson

Cynthia Richardson

Chairperson, Director Zone 2, Elected in 2023
Ashley Carson Cottingham

Ashley Carson Cottingham

Director Zone 3, Elected in 2021
Satya Chandragiri

Satya Chandragiri

Director Zone 4, Elected in 2019
Karina Guzmán Ortiz

Karina Guzmán Ortiz

First Vice-Chairperson, Director Zone 5, Elected in 2021
Krissy Hudson

Krissy Hudson

Director Zone 6, Elected in 2023
María Hinojos Pressey

María Hinojos Pressey

Director Zone 7, Elected in 2021
Kaiden Armstead

Kaiden Armstead

Student Advisor, Appointed in 2024
Sofia Castellanos Del Rio

Sofia Castellanos Del Rio

Student Advisor, Appointed in 2024