School Board

The local school board is a uniquely American institution that has made public schools flexible and responsive to the needs of local communities. The school board represents a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision making in education.

The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees is comprised of seven citizens elected to represent the community in setting District policies, adopting the budget, placing tax levies and bond issues on the ballot, hiring personnel including the Superintendent, and for providing the necessary facilities for the education of our community's youth.

Members serve in staggered three-year terms. School Board members must be citizens of the United States and qualified voters residing in the Whitefish School District boundaries. They are elected, however, by nonpartisan popular vote from the total school district population. The state does not limit the numbers of terms a director may serve. Four board members constitute a quorum for transacting business. Official action can only be taken at a regular board meeting or special board meeting for which public notice has been given. Board action has the force of law.

Send an email to the board schoolboard@wfps.k12.mt.us