Board of Trustees
A Board of Trustees governs the Foundation. The length of term is two years, with each trustee serving no more than three consecutive terms. Trustees receive no compensation for their service but may receive reimbursement for expenditures incurred on behalf of the Foundation. The Board may have up to 15 members.
An effort is made to include representatives of a variety of constituents of North Kitsap public schools, including parents, business people, professionals and educators drawn from throughout the school district. In addition to board members, the Foundation has advisors assisting in various areas such as law and investment, and has a liaison with the North Kitsap School District.
Frank Spargo, President
Frank has been a finance manager for various educational and
government institutions for over 27 years, and currently works for
the Bremerton Housing Authority. He has an MBA and a doctorate in
education. Frank is a board member and tutor for the Kitsap Literacy
Council, and has volunteered for many other community organizations
including a Women's Commission, Little League, technology advisory
committees, and strategic
planning committees.
Ken Shawcroft, Vice President
Ken retired from Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, where he worked as an engineer and manager for over 20 years. He has been a volunteer for human rights, conservation, and education groups for many years. He is active in Great Peninsula Conservancy’s Stewardship program, is President of the Hansville Greenway Association, and is the on-site coordinator for NKSD’s 5th grade outdoor education program at the Hansville Greenway.
Ann Wood, Secretary
Ann is an established real estate agent in North Kitsap and formerly owned and operated a construction company in Colorado. She graduated from Central Washington with a degree in education. She has tutored reading for a number of years at Gordon Elementary School
Mary Corbett, Treasurer
Mary has resided in North Kitsap since 1989 and worked as a construction accountant for the Kitsap County Housing Authority for several years. She now is an accountant for Westerra Homes, LLC, in Poulsbo. Mary holds a B.A. degree in Languages. She has volunteered as a mentor for NK Success at North Kitsap High School and has hosted foreign exchange students.
Jane Ritley
Jane is a co-founder of Kitsap Community Foundation as well as
the original NK Education Fund. She served as founder and chair of
the citizens committee for bond and levy elections for the NK School
District for 11 years and has served on PTA boards and school
district committees.
She has founded a number of non-profit organizations in Kitsap
County and held public office. Jane is a licensed insurance
agent and holds a BA degree in community service from Seattle
University. She has received various awards from the North Kitsap
School District, including the
District Golden Acorn Award and the Starfish Award. In 2004 Jane was
honored as the recipient of the Hannah Langer Spirit of
Philanthropy Award from the Kitsap Community Foundation.
Carmen Gale
North Kitsap School District Liaison, Chris Case