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Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Elect New Board Leadership

Cynthia Richardson, Karina Guzmán Ortiz and Lisa Harnisch

During its regularly scheduled meeting on July 23, 2024, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors swore in one of two student advisors to the school board and elected new board leadership.

Cynthia Richardson was elected as the new board chairperson, Karina Guzmán Ortiz was elected as the new
board first vice chairperson and Lisa Harnisch was elected as the new board second vice chairperson. All three
positions can be held for up to two years.

Board Leadership

To view the full Salem-Keizer school board and find out how you can reach out to directors, visit the School Board page.

Board Member Cynthia Richardson

Cynthia Richardson has served as a director on the school board since 2023 and represents Zone 2.

Board Member Karina Guzmán Ortiz

Karina Guzmán Ortiz has served as a director on the school board since 2021 and represents Zone 5.

Lisa Harnisch

Lisa Harnisch has served as a director on the school board since 2024 and represents Zone 1.