Lynden Christian School is a private, parent-run system, governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, known as the “School Board”, is made up of twelve members, elected by the school “Society,” the parents and others who support the school. Lynden Christian School is a member of larger organizations such as CSI – Christian Schools International, NWCSI – Northwest Christian Schools International, and WFIS – Washington Federation of Independent Schools.
While we are a Christian school, we are not sponsored and controlled by one church as in a parochial school. Lynden Christian School has a very diverse church support base of nearly 60 churches.
The School Board makes decisions regarding finances, hiring of personnel, providing and maintaining facilities, and determining the educational and operational policies and regulations. To implement these policies, the board appoints administrators. The head administrator is the superintendent. High school and K-8 principals are responsible for their respective buildings and staff and are directly accountable to the superintendent.
Interested in becoming a board member, follow this link to the board application.
Monthly Board Meeting
Public comment time for society members to meet for the first 30 minutes of board meetings. Please sign up in advance and each speaker will have a maximum of 3 minutes.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Location: Lynden Christian High School Library
Julie R, Bryan A, Shawna VL, Winerva K, Tyler B, Kelli V, TJ Mellema, Jason K, Lisa H, Mandy VH, Joe VP, and Mark C.
| Name | Phone | Term Ending |
| TJ Mellema –President | (360) 815-3940 | 2024-2025 |
| Jason Kooi- Vice President | (360) 296-1245 | 2026-2027 |
| Lisa Haak– Treasurer | (405) 317-3934 | 2024-2025 |
| Joe VanderPol- Asst. Treasurer | (360) 739-2553 | 2027-2028 |
| Shawna VanderLeest – Secretary | (360) 389-1017 | 2025-2026 |
| Julie Roetcisoender – Asst. Secretary | (360) 201-9364 | 2026-2027 |
| Bryan Ahlers | (360) 318-3554 | 2027-2028 |
| Tyler Bajema | (360) 815-1159 | 2024-2025 |
| Mark Corkill | (360) 220-3583 | 2027-2028 |
| Winerva Kramer | (360) 201-7975 | 2026-2027 |
| Mandy VanHofwegen | (360) 739-3150 | 2025-2026 |
| Kelli Visser | (360) 296-1033 | 2025-2026 |
*If looking for a school board member’s email address, please contact Lindsey Bendixen.
| Education Committee Winerva Kramer TJ Mellema Julie Roetcisoender *Shawna VanderLeest Mandy VanHofwegen Mark Corkill Bryan Ahlers (Len, Becky M, Principals, Teachers) | Finance Committee Tyler Bajema Jason Kooi *Lisa Haak TJ Mellema Kelli Visser Joe VanderPol (Jessica H, Mark W) | WCSA Superintendent (President if needed) |
| Board Development Committee *Mandy VanHofwegen Mark Corkill (Jon DJ, Kevin P, BJ W) | Transportation Winerva Kramer (*Jessica H, Albert, Kari M) | 1910 Properties Tyler Bajema Kelli Visser (*Troy M, Jeb M, Jessica H) |
| Tuition Accounts Julie Roetcisoender Kelli Visser (*Jessica H, Blythe H) | Endowment Fund (LCSEF) *LC Vice President | Capital Construction Jason Kooi (*Jim B, Tim W, Troy L, Ron VL, Derek D, Nathan Z, Jessica H) |
| Promotions Shawna VanderLeest (Jay A, Becky B, Stephanie P, *Kathryn VW, Bryan A) | **Planned Giving and Trust &Investment ( LCSEF sub Committees) LC Assistant Treasurer | Capital Campaign Shawna VanderLeest Mark Corkill (*Jay A, Terell W, Troy M, Don K, Carole M) |
| Building and Grounds Tyler Bajema Mandy VanHofwegen (Lyza B, Ron VL, *Jessica H) | Athletic Booster Club Lisa Haak | FOLC Janell Dirksen Rick Stumph Kevin Seutz Amy Hemnes Aaron Lemperes Andy Jewell Kim Ryskamp Jason Kooi (FOLC Liaison) |
| Activities Advisory Committee Julie Roetcisoender Joe VanderPol | *Chairperson | |
