Submitted by North Thurston Public Schools
At their August 13 meeting, the North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors voted to appoint Sarah Tracy to fill the Director District 3 position. Tracy will be sworn in on September 3, 2024.
Tracy replaces Dr. Jennifer Thomas, who announced her resignation effective July 31, 2024.
“We are grateful to Sarah for her willingness to serve the community in this important role,” said NTPS Board President Gretchen Maliska. “We look forward to working with her on behalf of NTPS students and staff very much.”
The Board accepted applications and nominations for this appointment from July 17 through August 7. Tracy will fill the role through the next election in November 2025.
Tracy holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy, as well as a certificate from the Parenting Coaching Institute at Seattle Pacific University. Her volunteer experience includes serving on the board of directors of Olympia Community School, as a volunteer and PTA president at Olympic View Elementary, and on the family advisory board at Salish Middle School. Tracy is a graduate of Timberline High School. Her two children graduated from River Ridge High School.
“I’ve had a connection with North Thurston Public Schools for almost 45 years,” Tracy said. “Being involved in the schools is a part of who I am. I want to work to ensure success for all of our students. I’m really proud of our district and there’s more work to do. I want to see the district continue to grow and I look forward to participating in pushing that growth.”
About the NTPS School Board
The NTPS School Board is the primary policymaking body for the district. Using a policy governance model, the Board:
- Establishes the district’s vision and goals and holds the Superintendent accountable for achieving the goals through monitoring reports at Board meetings.
- Adopts and monitors the annual district budget.
- Hires and evaluates the Superintendent.
- Participates in events and activities to ensure community voice is part of the decision-making process.
Learn more about the NTPS School Board: www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/about/school-board.
