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 schools for many years. He is active in the Hansville Greenway Association, Great Peninsula Conservancy’s Stewardship program, 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 in accounting in the private and public sector for more than 20 years. She now is an accountant for Westerra Homes, LLC, in Kingston. 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 the original NK Education Fund. Previously, she was also co-founder of the Kitsap Community Foundation. She had served as founder and chair of the citizens committee for bond and levy elections for the NK School District for 11 years. Jane has served on PTA boards and numerous school district committees. She has founded a number of non-profit organizations in Kitsap County and held public office. Jane has received various awards from the North Kitsap School District, and in 2004 was honored by the Kitsap Community Foundation as the recipient of the Hannah Langer Spirit of Philanthropy Award. She holds a BA degree in community service from Seattle University. Jane is a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor and WSU Volunteer Master Gardener, specializing in sustainable re-building and landscaping.
Nancy Ferland
Nancy has lived in the North Kitsap area for 25 years. Along with her husband Mike, they have raised six children; one daughter who graduated from Kingston HS, three daughters who graduated North Kitsap HS, a son currently in the 10th grade at North, and the youngest daughter is in sixth grade and attends PMS. Nancy is a University of WA graduate from the school of Public Health and holds a Master's in Teaching degree from City University. She currently teaches Human Growth and Development for Central Kitsap Schools, and is a guest teacher for North and Central Kitsap School Districts.
Marsha Rova
Marsha has been an educator with the North Kitsap School District for over 20 years and has taught overseas. She has resided in the North Kitsap area most of her life. Marsha holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Washington State University, a M.Ed. in Education from City University, and has earned her Principal Certificate from Seattle Pacific University. She has served on numerous school district committees, volunteers for her children's schools and activities, and is involved in community organizations.
North Kitsap School District Liaison, Chris Case