Our school board was recognized as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). This is the second time that our School Board has received this recognition.
Meridian board members receiving this recognition are Steve Corwin, Marty Gray, Jana Haugen, Jarrod Karuza and Michelle Simmons. Our student school board representatives are Logan Ignacio and Eden Bernardy.
This prestigious recognition celebrates school boards that demonstrate exemplary leadership and governance practices aligned with the Washington School Board Standards, resulting in improved student outcomes. WSSDA recognized our school board for its strong leadership in equity work grounded in data. The effective collaboration between the board and superintendent, combined with community input and a commitment to ongoing improvement, reflects a thoughtful and well-rounded approach that is helping our district move forward.
Please join us in congratulating our school board on this prestigious honor!