Randy Shaw: Board Chair

Place of Work: Shaw's Auto Body

Schools/Children attend: Randy attended Central Elementary, Island City Elementary, La Grande Middle School and La Grande High School. His children, Rhande, Blaine and Makenna attended Central Elementary, La Grande Middle School and La Grande High School.

Years in La Grande: 54

Why I ran for the school board: I want to be able to support students and teachers. I also am passionate about supporting and helping the CTE Program continue to grow.

Board Responsibilities:

• Board Chair

• Bond Oversight Committee

• Budget Committee

Community Involvement:

• Volunteer at the Eastern Oregon Live Stock Show each year

Zone: 3

Position: 4

Board Service Began: July 2017

Term Date: 6/30/2025

Danelle Lindsey: Board Vice Chair

Place of work: Owner/operator of D'Nails Hair &Tanning Salon and a barber for Blue Mt. Barbers.

School(s) Children attended: Danelle attended Greenwood Elementary, LMS & LHS, Her children and grandchildren have attended Greenwood Elementary, La Grande Middle School and La Grande High School.

Years in La Grande: 51 years

Why I ran for the school board: As a mom and grandma, I love kids, they are the foundation of our future and the most important job I have! Educating them, keeping them safe is our God-given right and responsibility, and I want to do the best I can.

Board Responsibilities:

• Board Vice Chair

• Bond Oversight Committee

• Budget Committee

• Negotiations

• Safety Committee

Community Involvement:

• Volunteer at the Eastern Oregon Live Stock Show each year

• Little League

• Athletics

Zone: 1

Position: 1

Board Service Began: July 1, 2015

Term Date: 6/30/2025

Robin Jolin Board Member

Place of work: self-employed photographer, La Grande, OR

School(s) Children attend: Her daughter attends Central Elementary School.

Years in La Grande: 3

Why I ran for the school board: To help out where I can.

Board Responsibilities:

• Budget Committee

Community Involvement:

• Volunteer at the Central Elementary Sensory Classroom.

• OSU Master Gardener Program

Zone: 3

Position: 6

Board Service Began July 1, 2023

Term Date: 6/30/2027

Jake Hanson: Board Member

Place of work:  Owner of B & K Salvage & Recycling

School(s) children attended: Jake attended Riveria Elementary, La Grande Middle School and graduated from La Grande High School. Both of Jake's children graduated from LHS. His son graduated from EOU in 2022 and his daughter will graduate from Boise State in 2024.

Years in La Grande: 44, born and raised in La Grande.

Why I ran for the school board: I am passionate about children, interested in education and making sure children get the best education possible.

Board Responsibilities:

• Budget Committee

• Bond Committee

Community Involvement:

• La Grande Rural Fire Board

• Vice President of Tiger Booster Club

• Basketball and Baseball Coach

Zone: 2

Position: 2

Board Service Began: July 1, 2021

Term Date: 6/30/2027

Michelle Perry: Board Member

Place of work: Union County Circuit Court

School(s) children attend: Island City Elementary, La Grande Middle School and La Grande High School

Years in La Grande: 40 years

Why I ran for the school board : I have lived in this community the majority of my life. In returning to La Grande in 2001, I had a goal to be actively involved in public service and supporting the community that has given me so much. I have a passion for education and children. The students in our schools will be the leaders of our community in the future, and the more we can five them as part of their education, the better our community will be in the future.

Board Responsibilities:

• Budget Committee

Community Involvement:

Zone: 3

Position: 3

Board Service Began July 1, 2017-June 30, 2021 and July 2023 to current

Term Date: 6/30/2027

Bruce Kevan: Board Member

Place of work:  Retired Educator/Principal  for LGSD

School(s) children attended: Greenwood, LMS, LHS

Years in La Grande:  32

Why I ran for the school board:  I applied to be on the board because I have experience and want to help.

Board Responsibilities:

• Budget Committee

• OSBA Legislative Policy Committee, term expires 12/31/23. Currently running for re-election.

Community Involvement:

• Church leadership

• La Grande Parking, Traffic Safety, Street Maintenance Commission

Zone: 3

Position: 5

Board Service Began July 2021

Term Date: 6/30/2025

Merle Comfort: Board Member

Place of work:  I just started a new job at RD Mac after working at Comfort Dental Lab for 43 years.

School(s) children attend: Daughter attended Island City Elementary, Central Elementary, La Grande Middle School and La Grande High School.

Years in La Grande: 44 years

Why I ran for the school board:   Before I ran, we had no children. I liked the things LGSD was doing and wanted to help continue those things. I believe LGSD has maintained a high quality educational experience.

Board Responsibilities:

• Budget Committee

• Negotiations

• Bond Oversight Committee

Community Involvement:

• Announce at athletic events

• Volunteer at EOU

• IMESD Board Member

Zone: 3

Position: 7

Board Service Began: July 1991 -June 1999 and again from July 2007 to current.

Term Date: 6/30/2027