ESD 123 Seeking Candidates For Board Vacancy - 05/29/26

PASCO, WA – The Educational Service District 123 Board of Directors is now seeking applications to fill its District 1 vacancy, serving Asotin-Anatone, Clarkston, Dayton, Kahlotus, Othello, Pomeroy, and Starbuck. The former Director for District 1, Terry Brandon, announced his resignation from the position at the regular May 28, 2026, board meeting. Mr. Brandon has served on the ESD 123 board since November 2018, and ESD 123 thanks him for eight years of service to our school districts and community.

The board is seeking a candidate to represent District 1 and our region’s school districts. Duties of the position include attending and participating in board discussions and decision-making, establishing and approving agency policies and budgets, and communicating with school district and other agency partners and legislators.

Applicants cannot be current school district board members or employees and must reside within the boundaries of and be a registered voter in District 1. Interested candidates should submit a completed online application form with an uploaded resume and letter of interest. Questions on applications should be directed to Kuniko Votaw at kvotaw@esd123.org.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Appointment to the position would begin immediately and run until the next election date in the fall of 2027. For more information on serving on the vacancy, please visit www.esd123.org/about/board_of_directors/serving_on_board/district1_vacancy