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Board sets two candidate forums: March 13 (in person) and March 20 (online)
Summary
Per district policy requiring candidate information opportunities, the board set two dates for candidate sessions: an in-person session on March 13 at 4 p.m. and an online session at 7 p.m. on March 20.
Following its policy requirement to provide candidate information opportunities, the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors scheduled two candidate sessions ahead of the filing period.
The board selected March 13 for an in-person information session at 4 p.m. and scheduled an online session for March 20 at 7 p.m. Directors said the two-session approach—one daytime and one evening or online session—has been used in the past to accommodate differing schedules among prospective candidates and community members.
Staff confirmed they will publicize the dates through routine district communications channels and that sessions will be recorded for later viewing. Directors said the sessions will include presentations and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. No formal policy changes were adopted.
Directors discussed timing and format; several favored one earlier and one later session to reach parents, working adults and others who might not be able to attend during the day.
The board did not vote on these dates in a formal roll-call motion; the times were confirmed by consensus during the meeting and staff will proceed with outreach and scheduling logistics.
