Educational Service District #112

2500 NE 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661

360-750-7500

www.esd112.org

General Information

Incorporation: Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 30 years ago, the expressed purpose of ESDs is to assure equal educational opportunities for quality education and lifelong learning for all. In addition to acting as a liaison between local districts and the State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to deliver programs mandated by the state, Washington’s ESDs are public entities, which operate in a highly entrepreneurial fashion.

Current Service: Almost 250 innovative programs have evolved over the past 32 years to meet the emerging needs of more than 100,000 students in 200 schools.

Mission: Educational Service District 112 equalizes educational opportunities in learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.

Form of Government

Under law, ESDs are governed by a board of directors consisting of seven citizens who are elected by the school board members in the region's 30 public school districts. The board members represent geographic director districts based on U.S. Census data. The ESD board is responsible for policy and governance of ESD 112 and for providing direction to the superintendent who is advised by local school district superintendents. As authorized by statute, ESDs are directed to be as responsive to local educational needs as possible.

Board of Directors

Ann Campbell

Represents: Camas, Centerville, part of Evergreen, Glenwood, Klickitat, Lyle, Mill A, Mt. Pleasant, Roosevelt, Skamania, Stevenson-Carson, Trout Lake, Washougal, White Salmon Valley, and Wishram districts.

Bill Baumann

Represents: Ridgefield and part of Vancouver school districts.

Ken Botero

Represents: Cowlitz County region of the Longview School District and a portion of the Kelso School District.

Dr. Richard Graham

Represents: Castle Rock, Green Mountain, Kalama, part of Kelso, Naselle-Grays River Valley, La Center, Ocean Beach, Toutle Lake, Wahkiakum and Woodland school districts.

Marilyn Koenninger

Represents: District 5, which covers part of the Vancouver School District.

Darlene Stickel

Represents: District 6, which covers most of Evergreen School District.

Steve Wrightson

Represents: Battle Ground, part of Evergreen and Hockinson school districts.

Engagement Opportunities

ESD #112 has numerous volunteer opportunities.

Staff

Dr. Twila Barnes, superintendent.
Loy Dale, executive director, school and agency operations.
Dennis Mathews, associate superintendent, specialized student services.
Tim Merlino, chief financial officer, busiess & financial management.
Dr. Mike Stromme, associate superintendent, instructional services and technology.
Jada Rupley, associate superintendent, children, youth and family services.
Karen Schwartzrock, director, human resources.
Lori Williams, deputy director, school and agency operations.

Notes of Special Interest

Nine superintendents throughout the region sit on the Superintendent's Executive Advisory Council. The Council provides guidance on needed services and ESD programs. The superintendents regularly evaluate how well the ESD is meeting district needs.
There are additional advisory committees for all major programs and services offered by ESD 112. These committees are chosen by the school district superintendents themselves. The function of these committees is to provide consistent guidance and oversight to the programs and offer feedback about the quality of services.