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 5^th 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 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 as honored as the recipient of the Hannah Langer Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the Kitsap Community Foundation.