Sheril Bechard (Damman School District school board Position 1, Washington, candidate 2025)

Sheril Bechard

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Damman School District school board Position 1

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Last election

November 4, 2025

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Birthplace

Missoula, Mont.

Religion

Agnostic

Profession

Registered nurse

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Sheril Bechard ran for election to the Damman School District school board Position 1 in Washington. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Bechard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sheril Bechard provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2025:

• Birth date: December 11, 1946
• Birth place: Missoula, Montana
• High school: Prosser High School.
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Agnostic
• Profession: Registered Nurse
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for Damman School District school board Position 1

Sheril Bechard and Marlene Pfeifer ran in the general election for Damman School District school board Position 1 on November 4, 2025.

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	Submit photo	Marlene Pfeifer (Nonpartisan)

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Sheril Bechard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bechard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Sheril Bechard is my name. Im retired, married t Don for 59 years, mom to 2 and grandmother to 3. Gee u in Yakima, went to school at CWU when it was a college, moved to Westside to raise family and further my education. Returned back to Ellensburg 20 years ago, live on acreage which is a piece of heaven. I enjoy travel, gardening m lunching, political action and poetry. As a retired Pediatric Registered Nurse from Children’s and Swedish hospitals and clinics, including birth defects clinic and pediatric epilepsy clinic, a mother, former foster parent and advocate for all children, I’m seeking a role for Damman School Board so I can continue working on behalf of children and parents. Raising children these days is complicated and parents need support as well as teachers and staff and I’m trained to do just that. Success comes from prioritizing what truly impacts and empowers our children. Educational funding on local, state and federal levels will be challenging I’m up to that challenge having worked on multimillion dollar budgets. I want an education system that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking and social growth, along with ensuring parental rights and a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and, of course, fiscal responsibility. As a new School Board member, I’ll bring fresh and new perspectives. As a candidate I’m focused on guiding our district toward the best and positive directions with parents and staff.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I work for students, parents, teachers and staff to support them in having a safe and secure environment to learn and work.
• Damman School District is enriched by strong community support. As I’ve been in this district for 20 years, I’ve learned and understand Damman School is center to rural family life and I want the School to maintain strong ties to the people in this district.
• Fiscal responsibility on local, state and federal levels, even in good years, is difficult and now we are in unprecedented times where money sources may shift and I will work for securing any and all vital monies to keep Damman strong and thriving. Excellence is always foremost in learning environments.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Students’ social and mental health challenges in post covid years.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty, morality, fairness, integrity, compassion, intelligence

What is your favorite book? Why?

Your Money or Your Life. Taught me that money is a tool, like a hammer, to be used for a specific job, and not attach emotion to this tool of money.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

School Board members ensure that the district provides high-quality education while being accountable to the community they serve by policy making, budgeting, hiring staff and being strong advocates for parents.

Who are your constituents?

Students, teachers, parents, staff, board members, voters and members of our community around Damman School.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

As new Board member, I’ll be asking if needs are being met, what percentage of needs are being met and then qualifying measurements for improvements.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Parent-Teacher Association and WSNEA will be two areas for collaboration.

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

I’ll be asking teachers and staff what is needed for them to teach.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Meet and greet at school functions and also available for face to face, individual meetings.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Becoming a registered nurse at age of 40 years , with two kids at home, husband working full time, and still emerging with my sanity!

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