Board Members

Laura Cailloux
Director District 1
Legislative Representative

360-708-6712
lcailloux@mvsd320.org

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Laura Flores Cailloux previously served on the board from 2006 until 2011 when she stepped down to pursue a doctoral degree in educational leadership. After graduating from University of Washington in 2015, she was re-elected to the board in 2019. Dr. Cailloux has lived in Skagit County since 1997 and has held multiple administrative and faculty roles at Skagit Valley College. She currently teaches leadership, business, and adult basic education classes. She has served on multiple community boards including the Skagit Community Foundation, United Way, Economic Development Association, and the Skagit Family YMCA. Cailloux was instrumental in the development of Leadership Skagit, as well as the creation of the Latino Business Retention and Expansion program. Dr. Cailloux's daughter, Stella Ross, graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 2017.
Term End: 2027



James Stewart
Director District 2 

jamesstewart@mvsd320.org

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James Stewart was elected in November 2025 to fill an appointed position. More information will be forthcoming soon. Welcome, Director Stewart. Term End: 2027

 

Griffin Uchida
Director District 3

guchida@mvsd320.org

Griffin Uchida

Griffin Uchida was appointed to complete a vacant term in Director District 3 on October 19, 2022. Mr. Uchida is a longtime Skagit Valley resident, with a child who attends Mount Vernon Schools. He works for the Skagit Valley College Foundation as the Director of Resident Life (including student housing). Mr. Uchida is a Leadership Skagit graduate, has instructed First Aid and Mental Health classes, and serves on the Skagit Valley College Equity and Social Justice Committee. 
Term End: 2027

 


Sammy Solano
Director District 4 

ssolano@mvsd320.org

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Sammy Solano was elected in November 2025. More information will be forthcoming soon. Welcome, Director Solano.
Term End: 2029


 

Larry Otos
Director District 5 President

360-424-0418
lotos@mvsd320.org

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Larry Otos was appointed to the Board in 2012 to complete a vacant term, and was then reelected. He served as the board's Legislative Representative for several years. Otos retired, after 30 years of public service, as Director from the City of Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation Department. Larry is the owner of The Otos Group, LLC. He has a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University. Larry is very busy in the community and fills leadership roles in a number of philanthropic organizations. Larry and his wife, Lisa (Bulldog alumna), have two boys who are Bulldog Alums. 
Term End: 2029