Washington State OSPI Forum 5/25/16
Area residents got the chance to hear from candidates seeking the state Superintendent of Public Instruction post during a forum held on Wednesday, May 25th, at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave.
The forum, free and open to the public, was hosted by Western Washington University’s Woodring College of Education, Bellingham Public Schools, and the League of Women Voters of Washington (Education Fund).
Some of the Candidates who attended were:
Robin Fleming, administrator for health programs, state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction;
Ron Higgins, a teacher and retired engineer from West Richland;
Erin Jones, a Tacoma Public Schools administrator;
Chris Reykdal, state representative, 22nd Legislative District;
David Spring, a parent and teacher from North Bend.
Current OSPI Superintendent Randy Dorn has announced he will not seek a third four-year term for the nonpartisan position. A primary election in August will narrow the field to two candidates, with the new superintendent selected by voters in November.
The forum was moderated by the League of Women Voters, who asked candidates questions regarding the role of the superintendent, as well as current education issues and initiatives. Questions from the audience were taken for the last 30 minutes of the forum.
http://www.lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org
Recorded on 5/25/16
