Board interviews three candidates for vacant North Clackamas director seat; appointment vote set for June 18

The North Clackamas School District board on June 4 conducted in-person interviews for the vacant Board Position 7. The board said it received 28 completed applications, invited the five highest‑scoring applicants for interviews and scheduled an open-session appointment vote on June 18, 2026.

Three candidates interviewed in-person: - Avi Patel said he is motivated to "give back to the community," cited two daughters in the district, service on Happy Valley’s planning commission and budget committees, and emphasized equity and inclusion as priorities. He said he would be willing to run for the seat in May 2027. - Monica d Pietrantonio described long-time volunteer work (PTA, foundations, legislative committee), HOA experience and readiness to commit time to board service; she said relationship-building is a core value. - Ashley (last name not stated) described coming from poverty, being an elder‑law attorney, balancing family and work through time-blocking, and an interest in special education and safety policy questions; she also said she would run in May 2027.

Each candidate answered the board’s standard set of questions (time commitment, governance vs. operations, alignment with the district strategic plan, and community outreach). The board will score each candidate using an established rubric and the appointment will be made in open session on June 18.

Sources: Candidate interviews and board statements recorded June 4.