CHIMACUM — Mike Raymond of Port Ludlow was named the new Chimacum School Board member Tuesday night.
He will be sworn in tonight at a Chimacum School Board meeting at 6 p.m. at Chimacum High School, 91 West Valley Road to fill Robert Bunker’s unexpired term.
Bunker stepped down from his post at the request of school district officials after a temporary restraining order — now dismissed — prevented him from visiting the district’s main campus.
Board members appointed Raymond on a 3-1 vote — with Jack McKay opposed — after interviewing the four finalists for the seat.
All of the candidates considered for the position are from Port Ludlow. The others were Daniel Holtz, a retired Boeing engineer; Kelly Pearson, a CPA who has worked in finances for three school districts; and Tami Robocker, a local business owner and past PTA president.
Board chair Mike Gould said the position will be on the November ballot for voters to decide who their District 4 board member should be. The filing deadline is in May and if three or more candidates are interested, a primary vote will be in August.
“That’s not to say our commitment to Mike is temporary, Gould said. “Being able to serve us immediately, at our board meeting Wednesday night, carried a lot of weight. And Mike certainly has the depth of experience to make a meaningful contribution.”
Raymond will have to decide if he wants to be elected for a full term.
Raymond has a long history with the district, having worked in Chimacum Schools for 40 years before retiring two years ago. He has held several positions, including classroom teacher from first through 12th grades.
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Jefferson County Editor/Reporter Jeannie McMacken can be reached at 360-385-2335 or at jmcmacken@peninsuladailynews.com.
