Community Involvement
VPS Board of Directors believes that schools, families, and communities interact as partners to strengthen opportunities for students to learn and grow. Your input is valued and critical to our continued success. Citizens, patrons, partners, and families are encouraged to get involved.

Citizens wishing to express themselves regarding policy, finances, or other responsibilities of the Board which have not been placed on a regular agenda should use one or more of these alternatives:

• Attend a regular Board Meeting
  
• Write to the School Board. You may address the letter to individual board members or send one letter to the board as a whole.
  Use this address: Vancouver School District #37, P.O. Box 8937, Vancouver, WA 98668-8937
  
• E-mail Board members at BoardofDirectors@vansd.org
  
• Board members encourage citizen input. In general, anonymous information will not be acted upon.
  
• Concerns will be communicated to the superintendent who will direct the administrative work necessary to address the issue.

School or department concerns
If citizens wish to express themselves regarding a specific school, teacher or child, dialogue should begin at the level closest to the concern.

Step One Visit with teacher or guidance counselor
Step Two Visit with principal (If a school-wide concern, this becomes step one.)
Step Three Contact one of the following district administrators:

Elementary Education • Glenys Paveglio • 360.313.1010
Secondary Education • Kathy Everidge • 360.313.1011
Special Education • Sally Charuhas • 360.313.1250
Human Resources • Missy Hallead • 360.313.1080
Transportation • George Bryant • 360.313.4800
Nutrition Services • Mari Ovens • 360.313.1190
Teaching and Learning • Christine Burgess • 360.313.1020
Safety • Mick Hoffman • 360.313.1044
Communications Office • Kris Sork • 360.313.1230

Step Four In rare circumstances, the board may conduct hearings or appeals of administrative decisions. Most matters are expected to be resolved using the administrative structure as described.