Our school board has the following two positions open for election on November 2, 2021.
- Director District 3 - includes Birch Bay Village, Point Whitehorn, and areas of south Birch Bay
- Director District 5 - includes Semiahmoo and some northern areas of Birch Bay
These open board positions are four-year terms expiring in 2025. Any potential candidate must be a registered voter residing inside the boundaries of the represented Director District. Links to the Director District boundary maps are provided above, as well as on our Board of Directors webpage. The Whatcom County Auditor's Office can also verify a voter's Director District (360-778-5102).
The election is managed by the Whatcom County Auditor's Election Division, and the filing period for these open positions is May 17-21. Complete instructions on filing can be found at the Auditor's Candidate Resources webpage.
The Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) has provided detailed information on their website describing what school board directors do. Anyone who qualifies as a candidate for one of these open positions is encouraged to learn more about service on our school board at the informational meeting scheduled on Monday, April 12, starting at 6:00pm. This in-person meeting will take place in the district's boardroom at 770 Mitchell Avenue. Due to COVID-19 meeting protocols, pre-registration for this event is required. To register, or for additional information, contact the District Office (360-332-5881) or email Dr. Christopher Granger at cgranger@blainesd.org.