School Board
Overview
The PSD Board of Directors is an elected body of five citizens representing the entire district tasked with making decisions on policies, budget allocations, and educational programs. All PSD directors are considered at-large, meaning they each represent the entire district, and consider a districtwide perspective to prioritize issues that affect the whole community.

2026 Board of Directors: standing left to right are directors David Berg, Shannon Burch and Joseph Romero. Seated left to right are directors Gretchen Miles and Melissa Bedford.
|
Director |
Role |
Position # |
Year Elected |
Current Term |
Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gretchen Miles |
President |
Position #3 |
2023 |
2023-2027 |
253-961-1776 |
|
Shannon Burch |
Vice President |
Position #5 |
2023 |
2023-2027 |
253-686-4836 |
|
David Berg |
Legislative Rep |
Position #4 |
2021 |
2025-2029 |
425-954-7320 |
|
Joseph Romero |
Legislative Rep |
Position #2 |
2019 |
2023-2027 |
206-412-0169 |
|
Dr. Melissa Bedford |
WIAA Rep |
Position #1 |
2025 |
2025-2029 |
775-762-2965 |
Share Your Thoughts with the School Board
The Puyallup School District Board of Directors is pleased to provide a dedicated email address for community members to share their thoughts and insights with the School Board as a whole.
You can reach the board directly by sending your comments to schoolboard@puyallupsd.org. This additional means of communication is designed to facilitate engagement and ensure your voice continues to be heard as we work together for the benefit of our students and community.
Board Meeting and Session Info
Current Board Meeting Schedule:
2025-26 Board Meeting Scheduled approved 2-3-2025 (revised 1-13-2026)
Board Meeting Resources and Policies
All School Board policies, agendas and meeting minutes can be accessed via BoardDocs.
Board of Directors
Gretchen Miles
President
Position #3
Current Term: 2023-2027
Serving since 2023
(253) 961-1776
Shannon Burch
Vice President
Position #5
Current Term: 2023-2027
Serving since 2023
(253) 686-4836
David Berg
Legislative Representative
Position #4
Current Term: 2025-2029
Serving since 2021
(425) 954-7320
Joseph Romero
Legislative Representative
Position #2
Current Term: 2023-2027
Serving since 2019
(206) 412-0169
Dr. Melissa Bedford
WIAA Representative
Position #1
Current Term: 2025-2029
Serving since 2025
(775) 762-2965
2025-26 School Board Student Representatives
The Puyallup School District is proud to introduce the 2025-26 School Board Student Representatives. These student leaders will serve as the voice of their peers, providing valuable insight and perspective on issues that affect schools across the district.
As part of their role, they will attend board meetings, share feedback from students, and contribute to discussions that shape the educational experience in Puyallup. Their involvement helps ensure that student perspectives are included in the district’s decision-making process.
We look forward to the contributions and leadership of this year’s representatives as they support the board’s work and strengthen connections between students and schools.
Email communications@puyallupsd.org for more information.

Benjamin Burch
Emerald Ridge High School
Senior

Elliot Mann
Puyallup High School
Senior

Chiamaka Lekwauwa
Rogers High School
Junior

Amanda Xing
Rogers High School (Running Start Representative)
Senior

Elijah Sauceda
Walker High School
Sophomore

Stormie Christopher
Puyallup Digital Learning
Junior