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Clover Park board interviews Darren Lowry for District 4 interim seat; appointment vote set for March 10
Summary
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors interviewed Darren Lowry on March 3 to fill the interim director seat for Director District 4. The board said it will vote on an appointment at its March 10 meeting and — if approved — plan to swear in the appointee at the April 14 business meeting.
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors conducted a virtual interview on March 3 with Darren Lowry to consider him for the interim director position representing Director District 4, a seat left vacant after David Anderson resigned in January. Board President Mr. Banner told participants the meeting was being live‑streamed and that there would be no public comment.
Lowry described more than two decades in education during the roughly half‑hour interview. “I’ve worked in education for some of you seen my resume, I guess, about 24, 25 years,” he said, and recounted roles from athletic director and career and technical education (CTE) director to high school principal. He told the board he helped create a nursing assistant program in partnership with Clover Park Technical College that allowed juniors and seniors to earn certification.
The interview covered how Lowry would approach board responsibilities, collaboration and community outreach. Lowry said listening and acting on staff and community input had been central to his work as an administrator. He described experience at schools with varied student populations and noted local volunteer service, including serving as treasurer for the Tilikum Woodbrook Community Center and writing a city grant that awarded $45,000 per year for two years to support the center’s operations and outreach.
Board members asked seven preset questions, including how Lowry would weigh competing needs of students, teachers and parents and how he would ensure transparency and accountability. Lowry acknowledged the board’s governing role and said he understood the boundary between governance and administration. He said he sought to “try this out” and learn the scope of the position before deciding whether to seek the seat beyond the interim term.
After the interview the board moved into executive session to discuss Lowry’s responses; Mr. Banner said no decisions would be made during the executive session. The board indicated the process schedule: the district will publicly announce the appointment and hold a vote at its March 10, 2025, board meeting; if the board votes to appoint, the swearing‑in would take place at the board’s April 14 business meeting.
The special meeting concluded after the executive session. Director Kim moved to adjourn; Director Caldwell seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote and adjourned.
