The Hermiston Board of Education is comprised of seven elected members serving four-year terms. Annually, the board elects a chairman and vice-chairman. Board members are community volunteers and are not compensated for their work. The Board of Education acts as the policy-making body for the Hermiston School District.

Board Goals

• Academic Achievement. Demonstrate continuous improvement in all measured areas for each student.
• Stewardship. Maintain sound fiscal stewardship of community resources consistent with board policy.
• Community. Engage our diverse community in creating opportunities to advance student achievement.

Board-Community Operating Agreement
The Board believes that the best interests of the district are served when district Stakeholders (all residents within the district, including students, parents, staff, and community members) and board members work together toward school improvement. The Board recognizes the importance of being responsive to Stakeholders. As publicly elected officials, the Board serves the community. The Board must therefore work with Stakeholders while we establish the mission and direction of the district. The Board welcomes input from and collaboration with Stakeholders, whose interests and concerns contribute to the district’s health and stability.

For the purpose of encouraging and enhancing communication, accountability, and public trust between members of the Board and the district Stakeholders, we, the members of the Board of Education do hereby publicly commit ourselves collectively and individually to the following: