School Board Information
The St. Helens School District Board of Directors is composed of five publicly elected community members who serve four-year at large terms. General board powers and duties include legislative or rule-making authority, judicial authority, and executive/administrative authority as delegated by the Legislature of the State of Oregon and outlined in board policy BBA.
School Board elections occur in May of odd numbered years. Community members interested in a school board position can obtain filing information from the Columbia County Elections Department in person at 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon.
Click HERE to see the 2025-2026 meeting schedule.
Detailed information on school board duties and responsibilities may be obtained from the Oregon School Boards Association or the SHSD Board Executive Assistant at 503-366-7220.
Email the Board
Do you have something to say to the School Board? The board memebers are listed on this page along with a link to their St. Helens School District email address.
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School Board Policies
School Board Members
Rochelle Russell
Board Member
Position 1 - Term Ends 6/30/2029
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Melody Killens
Board Member
Position 2 - Term Ends 6/30/27
Christine Smith-Reed
Board Vice Chair
Position 3 - Term Ends 6/30/2029
Reed Hjort
Board Chair
Position 4 - Term Ends 6/30/2029
Kim Walker
Board Member
Position 5 - Term Ends 6/30/27