Applicant Chris Clark emphasizes volunteer roots, classroom experience in interview
Apr 14, 2026
In his April 13 interview for a vacant Cascade SD 5 board seat, Chris Clark highlighted long ties to the district, volunteer roles with CASA and Salem Hospital, prior middle-school teaching, and experience in professional liability insurance.
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Chris Clark, an applicant for the Cascade SD 5 board vacancy, told the board he is "here to serve, I'm here to listen, and I'm here to learn" and cited deep community ties: three sons who attended district schools and years of volunteer work at Turner grade school, CASA and Salem Hospital. Clark also said he previously taught middle school and later held a leadership role in professional liability insurance where he led strategic planning and financial management.
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