Following the resignation of Lincoln County School District Board Director Mike Rawles, the remaining four Board Directors must fill the vacancy in Zone 3 by appointment. The appointed interim Board member will serve from the time of appointment until the next regularly scheduled board election on June 30, 2025.
Candidates must reside within the boundaries of Zone 3 (Newport area which includes the following precincts: South Beach, Nye Creek, Newport Bay, Oceanview, Yaquina, and Pacific), be a qualified voter in Lincoln County, not an employee of LCSD, and participate in the interview and selection process. The application window is now open and will close on July 15, 2024. The application form can be found HERE. The Board of Directors will hold a special session July 23, 2024 to interview candidates and will vote and swear in the new Board member at the Board meeting on August 13, 2024. For questions, contact Board Secretary, Eddie Symington at eddie.symington@lincoln.k12.or.us.
Lincoln County School District prohibits firearms on ALL Lincoln County School District properties.
In accordance with SB 661 (2021), Lincoln County School District’s Board of Directors has adopted policy KGBB prohibiting firearms on ALL Lincoln County School District properties. The affirmative defense in ORS 166.370(3)(g) does not apply.
Zone 1 – Megan Cawley
Email: megan.cawley@lincoln.k12.or.us
Phone: 503-781-9457
Term Expires: 6/30/27
Megan Cawley began on school board on July 1, 2019. She grew up in Lincoln City and spent ten years caring for children and families from all over Oregon as a nurse at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. She has moved back and continues to care children and families in Lincoln County as a director on the North Lincoln County Health District, as a volunteer on the board of family promise, and as a nursing instructor at Oregon Coast Community College. Her daughter is a Junior at Taft 7-12.
Zone 2 – Liz Martin (Vice Chair)
Email: liz.martin@lincoln.k12.or.us
Phone: 541-270-1300
Term Expires: 6/30/27
Liz Martin was appointed to the Board in June 2010 and elected to 4 four-year terms in the May 2011, May 2015, May 2019, and May 2023 elections. She has two adult children who graduated from Lincoln County Schools. She is an avid school supporter and volunteer.
Zone 3 – Mike Rawles
Email: mike.rawles@lincoln.k12.or.us
Phone: 541-961-9610
Term Expires: 6/30/25
Mike Rawles was appointed to serve in July 2021 expiring June 30, 2025. Mike is a retired Manager/ Data Acquisition Program Manager (DAPM) for the National Weather Service. He also worked for the LCSD with the 21st Century Afterschool program tutoring math. His daughter taught in the Newport area schools.
Zone 4 – Peter Vince (Board Chair)
Email: peter.vince@lincoln.k12.or.us
Phone: 541-351-1644
Term Expires: 6/30/25
Peter Vince was appointed to serve in July 2021 expiring June 30, 2025. Peter is a former school teacher at Toledo Jr. Sr. High and taught English, Spanish, Video Production, and Journalism for 28 years. He continues to work with students and staff. He assists students with scholarships through the ASPIRE program, mentors current Video Production teachers at Waldport and Toledo High Schools, and contributes to School District advisory committees.
Zone 5 – Senitila McKinley
Email: senitila.mckinley@lincoln.k12.or.us
Phone: 541-563-7323
Term Expires: 6/30/25
Senitila McKinley was appointed to serve in July 2021 expiring June 30, 2025. Born and raised in Tonga, she immigrated to the US in 1978. She has two adult daughters, one graduated from Waldport High School and is a teacher in LCSD. Her two grandchildren attend public school. Senitila is retired from LCSD since 2016. She is the Founder of the Seashore Family Literacy Program where she continues to work every day! Among her favorite activities are playing the ukelele, helping kids to learn, and gardening.