The Eugene School Board’s makeup has changed over the 130 years since its first three members convened in 1891. In 1902, the board expanded from three to five members, and soon after directors’ terms of office were extended from three to five years. The board again expanded from five members to its current seven members in 1966. In 1970, directors’ terms of office were shortened to four years.
Board members are residents of the school district and are elected from the district at large, not from geographical zones within the district. Before the beginning of each school year, the board selects two of its members to serve as chair and vice chair for the year. They serve as the board’s officers and preside over board meetings.
Below is a record of the board of directors’ membership for each school year, by decade: 2020s, 2010s, 2000s, 1990s, 1980s, 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, 1940s, 1930s, 1920s, 1910s, 1900s, 1890s.
Watermarked photos courtesy of the Lane County Historical Museum. (Click images for more photo details)