School Board, Committees, and Task Forces

Lynden Christian School is a private, parent-run system, governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, known as the “School Board”, is made up of twelve members, elected by the school “Society,” the parents and others who support the school. Lynden Christian School is a member of larger organizations such as CSI – Christian Schools International, NWCSI – Northwest Christian Schools International, and WFIS – Washington Federation of Independent Schools.

While we are a Christian school, we are not sponsored and controlled by one church as in a parochial school. Lynden Christian School has a very diverse church support base of nearly 60 churches.

The School Board makes decisions regarding finances, hiring of personnel, providing and maintaining facilities, and determining the educational and operational policies and regulations. To implement these policies, the board appoints administrators. The head administrator is the superintendent. High school and K-8 principals are responsible for their respective buildings and staff and are directly accountable to the superintendent.

Interested in becoming a board member, follow this link to the board application.

Monthly Board Meeting 

Public comment time for society members to meet for the first 30 minutes of board meetings. Please sign up in advance and each speaker will have a maximum of 3 minutes.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Location: Lynden Christian High School Library

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Julie R, Bryan A, Shawna VL, Winerva K, Tyler B, Kelli V, TJ Mellema, Jason K, Lisa H, Mandy VH, Joe VP, and Mark C. 

NamePhoneTerm Ending
TJ Mellema –President(360) 815-39402024-2025
Jason Kooi- Vice President(360) 296-12452026-2027
Lisa Haak– Treasurer(405) 317-39342024-2025
Joe VanderPol- Asst. Treasurer(360) 739-25532027-2028
Shawna VanderLeest – Secretary(360) 389-10172025-2026
Julie Roetcisoender – Asst. Secretary (360) 201-93642026-2027
Bryan Ahlers(360) 318-35542027-2028
Tyler Bajema (360) 815-1159 2024-2025
Mark Corkill(360) 220-35832027-2028
Winerva Kramer(360) 201-79752026-2027
Mandy VanHofwegen(360) 739-31502025-2026
Kelli Visser(360) 296-10332025-2026

*If looking for a school board member’s email address, please contact Lindsey Bendixen.

Education Committee
Winerva Kramer
TJ Mellema
Julie Roetcisoender
*Shawna VanderLeest
Mandy VanHofwegen
Mark Corkill
Bryan Ahlers
(Len, Becky M, Principals, Teachers)
Finance Committee
Tyler Bajema
Jason Kooi
*Lisa  Haak
TJ Mellema
Kelli Visser
Joe VanderPol
(Jessica H, Mark W)
WCSA
Superintendent (President if needed)
Board Development Committee
*Mandy VanHofwegen
Mark Corkill
(Jon DJ, Kevin P, BJ W)
FOLC Liaison
Jason Kooi
1910 Properties
Tyler Bajema
Kelli Visser
(John V, Troy M, Jeb M, Derek D)
Tuition Accounts
Julie Roetcisoender
Kelli Visser
(*Jessica H, Blythe H)
Transportation
Winerva Kramer
(*Jessica H, Albert, Kari M)
Capital Construction
Jason Kooi
(Jim B, Tim W, Troy L, Ron V, Derek D)
Promotions
 Shawna VanderLeest
 (Jay A, Becky B, Stephanie P,
*Kathryn VW)

Endowment Fund (LCSEF)
*LC Vice President
Capital Campaign
Shawna VanderLeest
Mark Corkill
(*Jay A, Terell W, Troy M, Don K, Carole M)
Building and Grounds
 Tyler Bajema
 Mandy VanHofwegen
(Lyza B, Ron VL, *Jessica H)
 
**Planned Giving and
Trust &Investment ( LCSEF sub Committees)
LC Assistant Treasurer
FOLC
Janell Dirksen
Rick Stumph
Kevin Seutz
Amy Hemnes
Aaron Lemperes
Andy Jewell
Kim Ryskamp
Activities Advisory Committee
Julie Roetcisoender
Joe VanderPol
Athletic Booster Club
Lisa Haak
*Chairperson