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Bainbridge Island School District No. 303 – Director District 5 – unexpired 2-year term

Mark D. Emerson Statement: We are so fortunate to have such amazing community support for
(Nonpartisan) education and it shows, from volunteers to voters.
The school board is the public face of the district and the link to the community. I will
Phone: (206) 992-7030 do my best to fulfill my role by listening to the community and trying to be a valuable
Email: markdavidemerson@gmail.com voice in the coming conversations. My financial background will help me understand
the funding issues we face and how we can wisely use the resources entrusted to us
Professional Experience: Owner of Focus on Work, LLC, a by our citizens.
CFO / Controller consultancy Our family moved to the island because of the school district and the strong
community support for education. With a just-graduated Senior and two more making
Community Service: Sakai Intermediate Site Council, their way through BHS, I know what a successful district we have and want to do all
Woodward Middle School PTO Treasurer, Parent Teacher I can to support the dedicated and passionate staff who, in turn, help and encourage
Organization Coordinating Council (PTOCC) Treasurer, our students to find their own individual paths to success.
Bainbridge High School Site Council, Bainbridge Island Public School Supporters
(BIPSS) Treasurer, Eagle Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster and Treasurer for Scout Our community is only as strong as we choose to make it - thank you for your support!
Troops 1564 and 1804, Bainbridge Island Sportsmen’s Club Treasurer, and Past
Board Member and Treasurer for United Way of Kitsap County.

North Kitsap School District No. 400 – Director District 2 – 4-year term

Pamela Madden-Boyer Statement: In this next phase of my life it is appropriate that I continue to give back to
the community in the area that has been paramount to me – my love for children! My
(Nonpartisan) 30 years of both professional experience working for CKSD and volunteering within
my district give me a unique experience base with which to contribute to the running
Phone: (360) 731-9812 of a district.
Email: pammadboy@gmail.com
Of critical importance is Safety of students and staff. Both in the classrooms and
Professional Experience: Co-owner of a construction on our buses there must be adequate training, resourses and back-up by district
business, retired school bus driver and driver trainer with personnel! For all students to learn and grow to their best potential safety simply
30yrs at CKSD. Former owner of Classic Billiards. must be guaranteed!
Education: Central Washington State College and Olympic Parents and students are every districts customers. As such we need to listen well,
College course work towards teaching degree. and respond properly with adequate accountability to all concerns.
Community Service: Former treasurer for Tracyton Fastpitch
Association 4yrs, former board member for Bremerton Roller
Hockey Association, former member and director of local sweet adeline chorus. Past
board member for the TEAM program in CKSD. Current and past strong advocate for
parents and students within both the school district and in the community.

Mike Desmond Statement: I am the proud parent of two children in the North Kitsap School District
(Nonpartisan) (grades 5th and 7th). I feel that this will give me a unique perspective as a School
Board Director, because I would be directly affected by the same policies I would be
debating, ensuring that they would receive my full attention and deliberation.
Phone: (360) 271-7296
Recently, I volunteered as the Vice President of the Poulsbo Elementary School PTSA.
Email: michael.desmond2@gmail.com This allowed me to see first hand the successes and challenges both staff and families
Biography – Professional Experience: U.S. Navy face within our School District.
Submarine Officer, 2003-2017. Software Project Manager, I feel that if elected, my experience as a veteran will allow me to bring a strong work
2017-Present. Commander, U.S. Navy Reserves. ethic, the ability to foster extensive teamwork among the board, and a history of fiscal
Education: BS Computer Science, United States Naval responsibility.
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2003. Masters of Engineering My priorities are maintaining a safe environment for our children through physical
Management, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 2010. security upgrades, addressing the projected rapid growth of the school district by
Community Service: Vice President, Poulsbo Elementary School, Parent Teacher studying attendance boundaries, and balancing teacher pay with adequate staffing
Student Association (PTSA), 2018-Present. levels to ensure appropriate class sizes. I would also like to emphasize the learning
of life long skills in classrooms such as personal finance and internet safety from
elementary to high school.

North Kitsap School District No. 400 – Director District 3 – 2-year unexpired term

Breane Martinez Statement: It would be an honor to serve representing the voice of the North Kitsap
(Nonpartisan) school district and its citizens. I believe our children are our community’s future and
therefore greatest asset. As a parent of two elementary school children and an active
member of our community, my commitment is to advance our schools curriculum,
Phone: (360) 286-5178 safety and growth opportunities to position our children for professional and civic
Email: bmartinez117@gmail.com success.
Biography: Our family has lived in the North Kitsap We achieve our greatest success when there is open, transparent and engaged
community for over 15 years. I have a committed interest in dialogue built on a partnership of trust and respect. I commit to strengthening the
our community and schools. partnership and vested dialogue between the schools, the board, and the community.
I will be an active listener and will work to keep you, as parents and community
Professional Experience: Physical Therapist for 15 years
stakeholders informed. It would be my privilege to serve the NKSD community. Thank
Education: Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Loma you for your vote.
Linda University
Community Service: Active member of the Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary Club since
2009 including serving as President for the 2018-2019 Rotary year. I have presented
many career and health seminars to community and school groups.

April Ferguson Statement: I have brought important matters to the school board and public. I have
advocated for children’s education and safety. I intend to be the voice representing the
(Nonpartisan) safety and education of all students.
Phone: (360) 621-3405 I believe parents are the primary educators in a child’s life. Cooperation between
Email: aprilforthewin@gmail.com parents, teachers and administrative personal can only improve quality of life for all
students. I hope to strengthen community partnerships, address facility conditions,
Professional Experience: Owner of Electrical Contractor improve hiring, training, retaining teaching staff, and facilitate the growth of special
Company, Mother of Five children two with special needs needs programs.
which I have actively advocated for their education, citizen I will promote fiscal responsibility in our district. It is important that our funds are used
activist. and distributed responsibly so that education and safety is never lacking. I will be an
Education: Early Childhood Education and Development and advocate on the board speaking up for being responsible with our funds we have to
some course work completed in Elementary Education, ensure that vital programs for our children are not cut.
Sociology, Psychology As a mother I understand how important it is to drop your child off at school knowing
Community Service: Parent’s Right activist, Former Suquamish Citizen’s Advisory that quality education and safety is the top priority. I will represent parents on the
Counsel, past work on PTSA and chaired school event. board ensuring that we manage our district responsibly to ensure that your child learns
in a healthy, supportive, and safe environment.

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