Orient School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and strategic direction for the Orient School District.
Table Of Content
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
The Orient School District Board of Directors is made up of elected members who serve fixed terms in accordance with Washington State law. Board members are elected by voters within the district and are responsible for representing the community they serve.
The role of the Board of Directors is to represent the vision, values, and educational priorities of the Orient School District community. The Board of Directors fulfills this role by:
- Establishing the district’s vision, mission, and goals
- Adopting and guiding the district’s strategic direction
- Adopting, reviewing, and revising district policies
- Adopting the district budget and providing fiscal oversight
- Hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Superintendent
- Serving as representatives and liaisons between the school and the community
Additional responsibilities of the Board of Directors include overseeing district finances, monitoring progress toward district goals, engaging with the community, and advocating for the district at the local and state levels.
Board of Directors Members
| Position | Director Position | Name | Year Assumed Office | Year Term Ends | E-mail Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent | — | Sherry Cowbrough | 2016 | — | sherry.cowbrough@orientsd.org |
| Secretary | — | Chris Peterson | — | — | chris.petterson@orientsd.org |
| Director | 1 | Steven Trower | 2026 | 2029 | steven.trower@orientsd.org |
| Legislative Rep | 2 | Cindy Porter | 2023 | 2029 | cindy.porter@orientsd.org |
| President | 3 | Dale McNitt | 2023 | 2027 | dale.mcnitt@orientsd.org |
| Director | 4 | Steve Sanders | 2026 | 2027 | steve.sanders@orientsd.org |
| Vice President | 5 | Hannah Smith | 2023 | 2027 | hannah.smith@orientsd.org |
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Arts Room on the second floor.
ADA access is provided on the north side of the building. For student safety reasons the door is secured. Please call 509.684.6873 before hand to make arrangements for someone to meet you at the door.
- July 30, 2026
- August 27, 2026
- September 24, 2026
- October 29, 2026
- December 3, 2026
- January 28, 2027
- February 25, 2027
- March 25, 2027
- April 29, 2027
- May 27, 2027
- June 24, 2027
Agendas & Minutes
Stay informed by reviewing upcoming meeting agendas and approved minutes from past board meetings.
Agendas
- Board Agenda - September 24, 2026
- Board Agenda - August 27, 2026
- Board Agenda - July 30, 2026
- Board Agenda - July 7, 2026
Minutes
- Board Minutes - August 27, 2026
- Board Minutes - July 30, 2026
Resolutions and Reports
Annual Reports and Board Resolutions provide an official record of the Board of Directors’ actions, decisions, and progress toward district goals. These documents promote transparency and accountability to the community.
- Resolution #1 - 2026-2027 - Budget Adoption
- Resolution #2 - 2026-2027 - Public Access to Orient School District Records