Camas School District
1919 NE Ione St.
Camas, WA 98607
360-833-5400
www.camas.wednet.edu
General Information
The Camas School District is recognized as a leader in state school reform efforts and for its delivery of dynamic instruction in basic skills. A strong history of community support affords its students outstanding academic, vocational, cultural, and athletic opportunities. A powerful partnership between businesses, parents, and staff provides challenging and enriching learning experiences for all Camas students.
Budget: The Camas School District operates an annual budget of more than $41 million.
Population: The district serves more than 5,000 students.
Mission: The mission of the Camas School District is to provide students with the ability to communicate effectively, use technology, reason, be self-confident, possess mental and physical health, and work effectively with others. In broader terms, our mission is to create a "learning community" where staff, students, and citizens are involved jointly in the advancement of knowledge and personal growth.
Form of Government
Elected/appointed
Elected Officials
There are five elected members of the school district's board of directors.
District 1
Casey O’Dell
Term expires 2013
District 2
Julie A. Rotz
Term expires 2013
District 3
Connie Hennessey
Term expires 2011
District 4
Doug Quinn
Term expires 2011
District 5
Mary Tipton
Term expires 2011
Staff
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Mike Nerland, superintendent
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Tanis Knight, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction
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Marsha Sork, director, personnel
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Ina Evers-Martin, business manager
Engagement Opportunities
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Citizens Advisory Committee — Formed as an advisory group to the Camas School Board and superintendent, the Citizens Advisory Committee provides an opportunity for patrons of the school district to have input into school programs, policies, and issues. The following questions and answers are designed to provide more information about CAC. The CAC is a group of 15-25 parent and non-parent patrons of the Camas School District. Appointed by the Camas School Board, the group is advisory to the board on school-related issues.
- Regular meetings of the school board are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
- Citizens can seek an elected position on the school board.
- Citizens can seek an appointment to the CAC.
- Many volunteer possibilities exist at each school.
Notes of Special Interest
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Camas was one of the first districts in the state to implement rigorous graduation requirements, a series of demonstration tasks administered at various stages in students’ education. Specific tasks in the core subject areas have been developed at all grade levels and are demonstrated by students to assure they can apply skills and information to life situations. Student portfolios, special projects, and presentations before community members prepare students for state-required tests and specific requirements.
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Five elementary schools.
- Two middle schools.
- Two high schools.
