board of directors
Who to Contact
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Lewis | Executive Assistant | 253-583-5190 | cwlewis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us |
Board of Directors
Carole Jacobs, President, Director District 2, term expires December 2015
Email: cjacobs@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
Carole Jacobs is in her fourth, four-year term on the Clover Park School District Board of Directors. She and her husband have lived in Lakewood for more than 25 years and have three children—all of whom have graduated from Clover Park schools. Jacobs has served two terms as board president and is currently on the board for the Clover Park Foundation, is a member of the Clover Park Citizens Committee for Schools and serves on the Lakewood's Promise Executive Board. She has worked on the districtwide Closing the Achievement Gap (CTAG) committee after serving on the state achievement gap board. She holds a bachelor's degree from Western Washington University and was a substitute teacher before being elected to the school board. Jacobs has been involved in our schools for more than 20 years and enjoys opportunities to visit with students and teachers. Her personal involvement has ranged from PTA officer and volunteer, Lakes choir mom to an elementary reading tutor.
Dr. Marty Schafer, Vice President, Director District 4, term expires December 2013
Email: jschafer@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
Marty Schafer has lived in Lakewood for more than 10 years. He is serving his second term as president and has been on the board since April 2005. He is married and has three children. Two of his daughters recently graduated from Clover Park schools and his third daughter is married and living in Lakewood. Schafer is the board liaison for community engagement and is committed to building a strong community within our schools and the City of Lakewood. He has a Bachelor of Arts in urban planning from Western Washington University and a doctorate in Ministry Leadership from Golden Gate Theological Seminary. Schafer volunteers in the schools, works with churches in the community and has a career in corporate sales.
Joe Salamanca, Director District 1, term expires December 2015
Email: jsalaman@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
Jose "Pepe" Salamanca joined the board in December 2011. Salamanca and his wife have lived in Lakewood for 20 years and have four children - two boys and two girls - all of whom graduated with degrees from the University of Washington. Salamanca has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the Mapua Institute of Technology in the Philippines and a master's certificate in project management from The George Washington University School of Business in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Filipino American Engineers of Washington; member of the Coalition of Filipino American Organization of Washington; member of the Seattle Bituin Lions Club; member of Barangay Community Services of Lakewood/Tacoma; a member of the National Association of Filipino Americans of the Pacific Northwest; past-president of the Filipino American Community of Puget Sound; and has chaired the scholarship program and trust funds for the Filipino American League.
Joe Vlaming, Director District 3, term expires December 2013
Email: javlamin@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
Joe Vlaming is in his first, four-year term on the Clover Park School District Board of Directors. Vlaming grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Clover Park High School. He and his wife have lived in the community for more than 21 years. They have three children—all of whom graduated from and/or attend Clover Park schools. Vlaming is a member of the Clover Park Citizens Committee for Schools and a past board member and chair of Communities in Schools of Lakewood and the Clover Park School District Facilities Advisory Committee. Vlaming holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in biological oceanography and is a multiple operations specialist for The Boeing Company.
Paul Wagemann, Legislative Liaison, Director District 5, term expires December 2015
Email: wagemanp@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
John Paul Wagemann was appointed to the board in 2009 before being elected to his position. He and his wife Linda (Stolz) have lived in Lakewood since 1991. They have two sons, both of whom graduated from Clover Park schools. Wagemann has a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics from the University of Washington. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, serving from 1968 to 1991. Wagemann is currently working as a real estate investor.
Debbie LeBeau, Superintendent/Secretary of the Board
Debbie LeBeau became superintendent of Clover Park School District in July 2008. She got her start in the district in 1996 as the supervisor of special education. Since that time, she has also served as the director of special education, director of student services, administrator for student services, administrator for student learning, assistant superintendent and, most recently, deputy superintendent.
LeBeau holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in clinical and school psychology from Eastern Washington University. She earned her administrative and superintendent credentials from Gonzaga University and has worked in education since 1985.
As a military dependent, LeBeau moved every two to three years with her family living in South Carolina, Washington, D.C., Kentucky, Colorado, Alaska, Nebraska, and England. Her husband served in the Air Force for 22 years and they traveled to Michigan, England and Washington state with their two sons.
Top Of PageBoard Priorities, Values and Vision
Board Priorities
1. Student Achievement — We intend to aggressively improve rigor of courses and student achievement in all tested areas. We are re – defining management strategies and addressing technology improvements to help our students become more fully technologically and academically literate.
2. Secondary Schools — At the secondary level we will: decrease the drop out rate; increase the graduation rate; increase the number of students staying on campus in their junior and senior year; decrease the number of waivers; and decrease absenteeism.
3. Community Engagement — We will increase community involvement by utilizing a volunteer coordinator, building bridges between the schools and military and improving customer service at the district and in schools.
4. Student Conduct/Supportive Learning Environment — Consistent practices will be enforced throughout the district to promote a positive learning environment. Our dress code will be strictly followed. Respectful, courteous behavior will be the standard.
5. Communication/Public Relations — We will improve community perception by delivering current and accurate information in a timely manner, internally and externally.
Board Values
"A Quality Education"
- Reputation
- Integrity
- Trust
- Shared Vision
- Love
- Respect
- Courage
- Empowerment
Board Vision
In our district...
- All children are performing at or above grade level.
- Everyone is committed to creating unique solutions for student achievement.
- A spirit of collaboration and accountability thrives.
- A culture of districtwide pride exists.
School Board Policies
District policies are available here on our Web site. You may also contact any school or administrative office to receive a copy.
District Boundaries for Board of Directors
District Boundaries Map (pdf - 3 pages) - The above document includes a map of the district boundaries for the Board of Directors as well as a text explanation for each boundary.
Board Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month unless otherwise indicated. Meetings on the second Monday begin at 6 p.m. and meetings on the fourth Monday begin at 5 p.m. Meeting dates, locations and start times are subject to change.
All meetings are held in:
Student Services Center, Room 4
10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW
Lakewood, Wash. 98499
| Date | Time | Type of Activity |
| 9/12/11 | 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. |
Special Meeting/Workshop Regular Meeting |
| 9/26/11 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 10/10/11 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 10/24/11 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 11/14/11 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 11/28/11 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 12/12/11 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 1/9/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 1/23/12 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 2/4/12 | 8 a.m. | Board Retreat (at Tacoma Country Club) |
| 2/13/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 3/5/12 | 3 p.m. | Joint Special Meeting between CPSD Board of Directors and CPTC Board of Trustees (at CPTC campus, Rotunda, Building 3) |
| 3/12/12 | 4 p.m. | Special Meeting/Workshop |
| 3/12/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 3/26/12 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 4/9/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 4/30/12 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 5/14/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 5/29/12 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 6/11/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 6/25/12 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 7/9/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 7/23/12 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
| 8/13/12 | 6 p.m. | Regular Meeting |
| 8/27/12 | 5 p.m. | Regular Meeting/Workshop |
Board Minutes
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(click to expand or hide this year)Board Roles
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors recently developed a presentation to highlight their roles and responsibilities.
"The board's primary function is to represent the values of the community — the beliefs, vision, priorities — and develop policies by which the education system operates," said board president Marty Schafer. "We wanted to help the citizens who elected us to better understand our roles."
Board Review
Clover Park School District produces a publication called Board Review after every regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. See our News and Publications page to read the Board Review.