ISD #299 School Board Members
 We recognize the successes of our District (be they academic or extra-curricular), are attributed to the hard work and dedication of our Staff, Students, Parents, and You - our community as a whole. If we may be of further assistance to you please feel free to contact us; our email, telephone numbers, and committee assignments are provided below. TOGETHER we are transforming our youth, they are “learning today – leading tomorrow”. It is our privilege to serve on YOUR School Board. SCHOOL BOARD’S ROLE: As individuals we hold no authority! As a Board, and only during meetings, are we empowered by State Statute. The School Board is primarily responsible the following:
FOR THOSE DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: We welcome and encourage your participation at our meetings. If you desire to address the Board please refer to our Public Address Policy #206. When you address the Board this is your opportunity to share with us information you feel is important for us to know; it is our intention to follow the guidelines established in policy #206.. If you have a particular concern we direct you to first speak with the source of your concern, many times the issue can be resolved with clear communication. The building Principal would be the next person you should meet with, in the unlikely event you still have an unresolved concern we encourage you to make an appointment with Mr. Barton our Superintendent. The school board is your final point of contact. MEETINGS: Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School / High School media center (unless otherwise posted prior to the meeting). Special or Emergency meetings will be scheduled as the need arises and announced within the parameters identified by Statute. All our meetings are open for you to attend, unless the topics of discussion are confidential as defined in our Open/Closed Meeting Policy #205, a notice of intention to close that portion of the meeting will be identified in the agenda. When a closure occurs the general topic of the proposed closure will be identified prior to closing the meeting, a statement regarding the closure and any decisions made will be provided at our next regularly scheduled meeting. Our Agendas are available online at On-Line School Board Agendas. The Administration often provides us with additional material to help prepare for School Board meetings, one copy of said material will be provided for the public’s reference at our meetings. AGENDAS: Our meetings follow a pre-established format. The agenda will include:
MINUTES: Minutes of previous meetings are available for your review at School Board Meeting Minutes YOUR SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTORS: Kelley McGraw, Chair kelley_mcgraw@cps.k12.mn.us Phone: (507) 273-2574 or (507) 725-0245 Serving Since: 2011 COMMITTEES: Administrative Negotiations, Facilities Committee, Finance Committee, Houston County Collaborative Committee, Support Staff Negotiations and Teacher Negotiations Emily McGonigle, Vice Chair emily_mcgonigle@cps.k12.mn.us Phone: (507) 725-8115 Serving Since: 2017 COMMITTEES: Community Ed Advisory Council Representative, Strategic Planning (World's Best Workforce), Teacher Negotiations, and Technology/Curriculum/PSEO/On-line Learning, Strategic Planning Spencer Yohe, Clerk & Legislative Liaison spenceryohe@gmail.com Phone: (507) 495-3213 Serving Since: 2006 COMMITTEES: Activities, Hiawatha Valley Education District Representative, Meet and Confer, Minnesota State High School League Representative, and Strategic Planning Melissa Marschall, Treasurer mmarschall299@gmail.com Phone: (507) 725-9274 Serving Since: 2017 COMMITTEES: Finance and Support Staff Negotiations Jared Barnes, Director jared_barnes@cps.k12.mn.us Phone: (608) 406-9933 Serving Since: 2013 COMMITTEES: Administrative Negotiations, Support Staff Negotiations, Qcomp, Suport Staff Negotiations, and Technology/Curriculum/PSEO/Online Learning Jimmy Westland, Director jimmyw26@aol.com Phone: (563) 419-0137 Serving Since: 2015 COMMITTEES: Community Education Advisory Council Representative, Strategic Planning, and Teacher Negotiations Wendy Woyczik, Director Phone: 507-500-0215 Serving Since: May 21, 2018 COMMITTEES: Activities Committee, Administrative Negotiations Committee, Meet and Confer Committee, and Minnesota State High School League Alternate EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS (non-voting): Craig Ihrke, Superintendent Phone: (507) 725-3389 Isabel Allen, Student Board Representative |