Anacortes School Board Director Marilyn Hanesworth has announced her resignation from the Board of Directors, effective January 19, 2023. Hanesworth, a software developer, is leaving her post early to focus more time on her work and her family. 

“My time on the board has been incredibly rewarding, and I feel privileged to serve this community of students, staff, and educators,” said Hanesworth. “My work schedule has become more demanding, and I simply cannot devote the amount of time I feel a board director should, so I have decided to step down early.” 

Hanesworth has served on the board since she was elected in November 2015. During her term, the board has received the statewide board of distinction nine times. She has served as board vice president, legislative representative, and on the district’s Strategic Planning Steering Committee. Hanesworth is particularly proud of the board’s work to oversee the high school construction project, updates to the math curriculum, hiring Superintendent Irish, and guiding the district through the coronavirus pandemic. 

Hanesworth will be recognized at the January 19, 2023 school board meeting. The public is invited to attend and recognize her. 

“I will miss Marilyn’s thoughtful approach to board policy and leadership,” said Board President Jennie Beltramini. “She makes decisions with the student experience at the core of all our work.” 

Superintendent Justin Irish echoed many of Hanesworth’s qualities. 

“Marilyn has been a steady leader for the district,” said Irish. “She has brought a historical context to our work that has been invaluable to me and our newer leaders.” 

Vacancy Appointment 

The school board will appoint someone to fill the remainder of Hanesworth’s term, which expires in November, 2023. The appointee will have the option of running for the seat in the November, 2023 election. The board is currently accepting applications for the vacancy, through January 13 at 5 p.m. 

Application Process & Timeline: 

• Applications are being accepted through January 13, 5 p.m. 
• Information Night - Open to anyone interested in applying or running for the position: January 5, 2023, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Anacortes High School Library 
• Candidate interviews, open to the public: January 25, 2023, 5:15-8:30 p.m. 
• Swearing In Ceremony for new appointee: February 23, 2023, 6:15 p.m. 

Questions? Contact the Superintendent’s Office: (360) 503-1211 or ntesch@asd103.org