During their regularly scheduled meeting on July 14, 2026, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors elected new board leadership for the 2026-27 school year. Lisa Harnisch was elected as the board chairperson. Cynthia Richardson was elected the first vice chairperson. Karina Guzmán Ortiz was reelected as the second vice chairperson.
“I am delighted and honored to be in this role. I have big shoes to fill – thank you, Director Richardson. I am looking forward to this next year as we embark upon our work together as a unified board.”
School Board Chair Harnisch…