WAVE Officer Elections
2026–2027 School Year
WAVE elects members to officer positions on the WAVE executive board each spring to support parent engagement, community events, and fundraising that benefits Westlake Charter School students and staff.
The election process follows the WAVE bylaws and is designed to be transparent, inclusive, and organized.
Positions for Annual Election
Officers
• President
• Vice President of Business Affairs
• Vice President of Parent Participation
• Treasurer
• Secretary
Non-Officer Positions
• K-5 Lead
• Middle School Lead
• High School Lead
• Website and Tech Lead
• Social Media and Comms Lead
• Event Leads
– Bingo Night
– Coffee Talks
– Family Trivia Night
– Movie Night
– Family Dance
– Fall Festival
– International Festival
– Olympic Triathlon
– Staff Appreciation Week
Full Position Descriptions (LINK)
All officer terms begin July 1, 2026 and run through June 30, 2027.
Who Can Run?
To be eligible, candidates must:
• Be a parent or guardian of a Westlake student (WAVE member)
• Have completed 25 of the recommended 30 volunteer hours in the current school year before April 30th
• Agree to serve if elected
Members may nominate themselves or another eligible parent/guardian.
Election Timeline
March 10
Nomination process opens
April 10
Nomination deadline
April 15
Candidate slate announced to the community
April 30
Election held at the WAVE meeting
How to Submit a Nomination
Submit nominations using the online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc22uOmTHoYB3AMsP0hj_zhC4xc-WKKoaqFo06_fWZM6H-zhw/viewform?usp=header
You may nominate:
• Yourself
• Another WAVE member (eligibility and interest will be confirmed by the Nomination Committee)
The Nominating Committee
The President will appoint a Nominating Committee and a chair to ultimately build a slate of candidates for the election. The Nominating Committee should:
- Confirm candidates meet eligibility requirements (25 of 30 volunteer hours completed in 2024-25 and parent/legal guardian of a Westlake student)
- Confirm willingness to serve
- Build the slate of nominees by April 15
- Recruit additional candidates if positions are empty
Election Process
If multiple candidates run for a position, voting will take place by ballot at the April WAVE meeting (April 30th at the K-8 campus).
If only one candidate is nominated, the election may occur by voice vote.
A candidate must receive a majority vote of members present to be elected.
Get Involved
Serving as a WAVE officer is a great opportunity to help shape school events, strengthen parent engagement, and support the Westlake community.
We encourage interested families to participate! Questions can be sent to: wavewcs@gmail.com