MCS Board of Directors

The MCS Foundation Board ensures the mission and objectives of Mosier Community School are fulfilled by determining governance and policy, as well as:

  • Building positive and effective relations in Mosier and throughout the Columbia River Gorge

  • Consistently improve teaching and learning at MCS for student success and enrichment

  • Create the future for Mosier Community School

  • Conducting long-range planning

  • Taking responsibility for fundraising

  • Promoting the core values of the Mosier Community School

  • Determining and managing curriculum

  • Overseeing the admissions process

  • Recruiting and enrolling students

  • Overseeing all assets, business affairs, and properties of Mosier School

  • Acting as liaison between MCS and the Board of the sponsoring district

  • Overseeing the Executive Director including recruiting, hiring, termination and performance evaluations

Board Members

Dan Watson, Chair - Board Member since 2021. watsond@nwasco.k12.or.us. Membership elected term expires June 2024.

Giulia Good-Stefani, Vice-Chair - Board Member since 2023. goodg@nwasco.k12.or.us Membership elected term expires June 2025.

Thad McCracken , Board Member since 2018. mccrackent@nwasco.k12.or.us Membership elected term expires June 2024.

Marie Mourou, Board Secretary/Facilities - Board Member since 2023. mouroum@nwasco.k12.or.us. Membership elected term expires 2026.

Evelia Lachino Ramirez, Board Treasurer - Board Member since 2023. lachinoe@nwasco.k12.or.us Appointed term expires June 2025.

Emily Stranz, Board Member since 2023 emily.stranz@nwasco.k12.or.us Appointed term expires June 2025

McKenna McKee, Board Member since 2023 mckenna.mckee@nwasco.k12.or.us Appointed term expires June 2026

Nomination of Directors

Parents of students, staff, active volunteers, and all adult residents of the former Mosier School District (District 52) are eligible to participate in the nomination of the Unified Board of Directors. Membership is necessary to be eligible to vote so if you are not already a member, sign up in the Mosier Schools’ office at any time, (see forms below). The following persons shall be eligible to be Members:
All adult residents of Zone 1 of the North Wasco County School District #21; parents and guardians of students enrolled at Mosier Schools; Mosier Schools’ employees; and active volunteers at Mosier Schools.

Individuals eligible to become Members must sign a Statement of Membership and supply the Executive Director or designee
with his/her name and address, including e-mail address, if available. A Member admitted automatically shall cease to be a Member if he/she becomes ineligible for membership.

Membership Form

Membership Form (Translated)

Board Candidate Registration Form

Becoming a Board Member

Board Meetings

Except when noted, regular meetings of the Board are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month. In May, the regular meeting will be held immediately following the Annual Membership meeting. Meeting dates may be changed throughout the year.

Board Meeting Dates

Board Agendas

Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting Videos

Board Documents & Resources