Board Candidate Announcement
March 3, 2026
The Westgate Governance Board of Directors has several seats to fill through the upcoming election. Joining the board offers an opportunity to make a difference in our fabulous WCS community.
We’re looking for candidates who are excited to support Westgate!
Great applicants value the mission & vision of our school. They also:
- Demonstrate accountability, integrity and ability to switch between “parent hat” and “board member hat”
- Upcoming priorities mean that the Board of Directors would particularly benefit from new members with experience in grant writing and facilities.
- Prior board experience isn’t necessary as training is provided.
Elected board members typically serve for a three-year term, beginning in July of the year elected. The time commitment is about 10-15 hours a month of work and includes:
- Board meetings take place once or twice a month on Tuesday evenings from 6:00–8:30
pm (approximately). - Serving on assigned standing and/or ad hoc committees with additional (but variable)
time commitments. - Attending additional events, including presentations to the school community,
professional development, graduation, community events that may occur during or
outside of school hours.
Do you know someone who would be great? Please let them know you think they should
consider becoming a candidate!
Questions? Contact Board Vice President Rachel Marsh – [email protected]
Ready to apply?
Review the board documents, write a brief (about 5 sentences) bio and send
it to Rachel Marsh with responses to the four questions below by Saturday, March 14th.
- What makes Westgate’s mission and vision meaningful to you and your family?
- Why are you interested in serving on the Westgate Board of Directors?
- What are your perceptions about the roles and duties of the Board of Directors at a
charter school? - What area(s) would you be most interested in working on (i.e., finance/budget,
events, grants, building improvements, school accountability), and what skills and
experience do you have that would allow you to be successful in these endeavors?
By submitting your nomination, you attest to your commitment to attend board meetings and
other events as described above.
A few more details:
- Your bio & responses will be published on the school website for the WCS Community to review.
- Voting will be open from April 8 – April 14.