Board Chair Leslie Taylor

What makes our mission meaning to you?

The mission is meaningful to me because it helps center us to make meaningful decisions and frames our values as we work toward common goals as a board and district.

What are some of your prior board leadership experiences?

I do not have any prior board leadership. I have worked on various committees and volunteer groups as president, secretary, and member so have some experience working with group of individuals with different backgrounds working towards common goals.

What skills, connections, resources, and expertise do you have to offer and are willing to use on behalf of the organization?

I work for the North Fork John Day Ranger District (Forest Service) as a planner and coordinator. I work daily with different groups of people to try to come to common understanding on how to work together despite having differing perspectives. I also bring meeting management and organization to the group.

Your Personal aspirations that could be enhanced by your Board service?

I aspire to be more actively engaged with my community and to work with others to set the district up for success.  

What motivates as a School Board Member?

When I say it is for the kids it is and selfishly for my own daughter who will be entering the district as a kindergartener in Fall 2025!