The Lincoln County School District Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Mitch Parsons to fill the Zone 1 Board position left vacant by Megan Cawley's November 2024 resignation. Parsons was sworn in at the January 14, 2025, board meeting following a 4-0 vote. A 13-year Lincoln City resident, Parsons brings extensive community service experience to the role, including six years as a Lincoln City councilor, where he currently serves as council president. He also serves on the Housing Authority of Lincoln County's board of directors and has been involved with numerous local nonprofits.

"My motivation for joining the school board comes from my commitment to public service and desire to enhance education in our community" said Parsons. "I look forward to collaborating with families, teachers, and community members while contributing my governance experience to make informed decisions about school priorities and helping prepare students for success." Parsons and his wife have three children, one a

graduate from Taft 7-12 where their youngest is also a freshman.

"I was pleased to administer the oath of office to Mitch Parsons" said LCSD Board Chair Peter Vince. "Mitch is extremely qualified to contribute to the deliberations of the school board as he has extensive experience in elected office and will help the board determine whether to pursue a bond at the May election." Vince added the proposed bond would fund the construction of three auditoriums at Waldport, Toledo, and Newport High Schools,

improve CTE teaching spaces, remodel classrooms, and provide infrastructure repairs and security enhancements.

Zone 1 includes the north area Precincts of Delake, Oceanlake, Sunset West, Sunset East, and Rose Lodge. The Zone 1 Board position will be on the May 2025 ballot for a new four-year term.