Vacated Everett school board director Caroline Mason concluded her time after 11 years on the board.
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#EVERETT — The Everett School Board has an opening as longstanding member Caroline Mason has stepped down with two years left on her term.
#The district is taking applications until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.
#To apply, a shortlink to reach it directly is http://www.bit.ly/Position3Vacancy
#School board director seats are elected at-large.
#Mason filed her resignation letter in February, and the resignation was accepted at a board meeting last week. In it, she expressed gratitude and called being on the board “one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
#“I have witnessed firsthand the steadfast dedication of our educators, staff, and administrators who work tirelessly to create an environment where every student can thrive,” Mason wrote, mentioning that she saw the district navigate unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming significant budget deficits and she alluded to the 2019 death of fellow school board member Ted Wenta.
#“I am confident my colleagues will find someone who shares in the enthusiasm of educating our students and will have the time and passion to guide the district’s success,” Mason wrote.
#Mason and current board president Traci Mitchell had both joined in 2014.
#Mason spent 11 years on the board — 460 meetings, of which she spent 3½ years as board president. Her resignation was effective last week.
