Blind Board of Trustees, Washington State School for the

Serves educational needs of visually impaired and blind students throughout the state. The Board also develops comprehensive curriculum to maximize and develop students' skills to live, work, and become capable, contributing, and independent citizens.
Board Websitehttps://www.wssb.wa.gov/about/school-board-trustees
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 72.41.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Resident from each of the state's congressional districts now or hereafter existing. In addition, no voting trustee may be an employee of the state school for the blind, a member of the board of directors of any school district, a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution, a school district or educational service district administrator, appointed after July 1, 1986, or an elected officer or member of the legislative authority of any municipal corporation.