POCATELLO — The School District 25 Board of Trustees selected Bill Osborn to serve as trustee for Zone 3 during a special meeting on last month.

Osborn fills the vacancy created by the resignation of longtime trustee Jim Facer. He will take the oath of office during the board’s regular meeting at 3:30 p.m. on July 21.

The Board of Trustees are pleased to welcome Osborn and introduce him to the District 25 community.

Originally from a small logging and lumber town in western Washington, Osborn earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics with a minor in music education from Central Washington University. His professional career included several decades in the insurance and estate planning industries before he founded and operated his own fire safety education company for more than 20 years. Following his retirement, Osborn and his wife, Karen, made Pocatello their home.

Osborn said he is honored to serve the learners, families, employees and taxpayers of School District 25 and looks forward to helping advance the district’s mission.

“Parents, students and teachers all have a stake in what the board does,” Osborn said. “I’m here to do my part in making sure all parties are represented fairly and treated equitably. I believe an open-door policy is the best policy. People need to know that their opinions matter and deserve to be taken seriously.”

District officials said that Osborn is particularly passionate about supporting public education through strong fiscal stewardship while advocating for excellence in music and the arts, educational technology and opportunities that prepare every learner for future success.

“We are grateful for Bill’s willingness to serve School District 25 and the families of Zone 3,” said Douglas Howell, School District 25 superintendent. “Effective school governance depends on dedicated community members who are willing to step forward and serve. We look forward to working alongside him as we continue to support the success of every learner.”

Outside of board service, Osborn said he enjoys walking Bailey, the family’s dog, making music, exercising and planning activities for the men and boys at his church. He says Pocatello reminds him of Ellensburg, Washington, where he attended college, making the community feel like home.

As he begins his service on the Board of Trustees, Osborn said he looks forward to listening to the community, supporting public education and helping ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed.