North Central Education Service District
Board of Directors - Policies - Minutes - Local Service Plan
The North Central ESD Board of Directors consists of seven members representing Gilliam, Wheeler and Sherman Counties. Members are elected by the communities they represent to four-year terms. The work of the ESD Board is to Set Policy, approve the Annual Budget and Local Service Plan as well as provide oversight of District Operation and Leaders
Penny Fender - Superintendent
pfender@ncesd.k12.or.us
Delaney Watkins - Board Secretary
dwatkins@ncesd.k12.or.us
Phone: (800)450-2732
North Central ESD Board
board@ncesd.k12.or.us
Board Information Links
Jeff Schott - Board Chair
Zone 2: Gilliam County
Term: June 2025
Amy Derby - Board Vice-Chair
Zone 5: Wheeler County
Term: June 2027
Jim Doherty - Member
Zone 7: Member at Large
Term: June 2025
Sara Rucker - Member
Zone 1: Gilliam County
Term: June 2025
Robert Stone - Member
Zone 4: Sherman County
Term: June 2025
Miesha Bennett - Member
Zone 6: Wheeler County
Term: June 2027
VACANT - Member
Zone 3: Sherman County
Term: June 2027
Public Meetings Law Grievance Process
Per OAR 199-050-0070, North Central ESD is required to publish contact information for submitting a grievance alleging violation of Oregon Public Meetings Law.
How to Report:
Provide a written grievance statement within 30 calendar days of the date the alleged violation occurred to North Central ESD by one of the following options:
Email: pfender@ncesd.k12.or.us
Mail: North Central ESD, ATTN: Penny Fender, PO Box 637, Condon OR 97823
In person: North Central ESD, 135 S Main St, Condon, OR 97823 during regular business hours