Bellevue College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Bellevue College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.bellevuecollege.edu/about-us/college-leadership/board-trustees/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Five general public members and one student member. Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The student member must be selected from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the associated student governments or their equivalent, and must be a full-time student in good standing at a college within the college district at the time of appointment.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.