Committees and Advisory Councils

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Stillwater Area Public Schools values public participation and input through established district committees and advisory councils. Learn more about these opportunities and how you can get involved:

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District Committees and Advisory Councils

American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC)

The American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC) is a statutorily mandated committee of American Indian parents, grandparents, elders, students, and community members; with school district teachers and staff.

Tribes represented include: Dakota, Ho Chunk, Lakota, Mandan & Ojibwe

AIPAC is an extended network of parents or guardians that identify as American Indian with students in Stillwater Area Public Schools.

Our vision is that all American Indian students in the district will graduate from high school and be college or career ready. Stillwater AIPAC works closely with school district administrators and educators to support the American Indian Education Program to:

Enhance American Indian student skills to promote academic success
Plan and execute community events
Develop and nurture partnerships and outreach
Ensure enhanced knowledge of culture among American Indian students and the greater community
Enhance and support academic success for American Indian students
Increase graduation rates and close academic achievement gaps for American Indian students and celebrate student success

For more information, contact the Office of Achievement and Integration at 651-351-8674.

Meeting Info:

Upcoming AIPAC meeting dates.

All meetings will be held at Lake Elmo at 6:00 p.m with the exception of the meetings that are listed as virtual.

October 6, 2025

November 3, 2025

December 8, 2025 (virtual)

February 9, 2026 (virtual)

March 9, 2026

April 6, 2026

May 4, 2026

Have questions or want to get more involved in AIPAC? Reach out to Jacquelene Bayless at baylessj@stillwaterschools.org and Taylar Zarfos Spotted Bear via email at zarfost@stillwaterschools.org

Community Education Advisory Council

Stillwater Area Public Schools Community Education strives to promote citizen involvement and to provide lifelong learning opportunities for district residents at every age. We gain insight on what opportunities would benefit area citizens by engaging a group of representative community members on our advisory council. The Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC) meets several times throughout the year to discuss current and future trends for the educational interests of our community.

CEAC meets at 6:30-7:30 p.m. six times during the school year virtually or at the Central Services Building, 1875 South Greeley Street, Stillwater. Meetings are open to the public.

Thursday, March 6: Virtual Meeting from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 3: In-Person Meeting at Stillwater Schools Central Services Building (1875 Greeley Street South, Stillwater, MN) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Director of Community Education at 651-351-8322.

Community Finance Advisory Committee

New Committee Forming in 2026.

The Community Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) is a standing advisory group established to support Stillwater Area Public Schools by providing community insight, feedback, and perspective on the district’s financial priorities and long-range planning. The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the superintendent and does not hold decision-making authority.

CFAC will meet quarterly during the school year to review, discuss, and provide input on financial matters that impact the district’s ability to deliver high-quality educational experiences for all students.

The Community Finance Advisory Committee will be composed of approximately 15 members, representing diverse perspectives within the district and will include parents, community members, business leaders, and district staff.

Meetings will be held at the Central Services Building:

Tuesday, Feb. 24
Tuesday, April 14

District Curriculum Advisory Council

The District Curriculum Advisory Council is a group that provides an advisory role in implementing curricular and instructional initiatives and supports the work of the district in five core goal areas:

All children are ready for school
All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed
All students are ready for career and college
All students graduate from high school
All students are prepared to be life-long learners

For more information, contact the Department of Teaching & Learning at 651-351-8611.

Meetings are held at the Oak Park Learning Center at 4:30 p.m.:

Early Childhood Advisory Council

We are looking for fun, invested, and passionate parents to help shape the future of our Early Childhood Family Education program.

With meetings roughly every other month throughout the school year, this group provides feedback and input on current and future ECFC classes. The committee also hosts two popular events: Big Trucks in the fall and the Spring Family Fair.

Children are welcome to join parents for meetings if needed or desired. For more information, contact the Early Childhood Family Center at 651-351-4020.

Meeting Info:

Thursday, March 13 from 6-7:15 p.m. at the Early Childhood Family Center
Thursday, April 17 from 6 - 7:40 p.m. at the Early Childhood Family Center - Classroom 5

Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

A SEAC (pronounced "seek") is an acronym for Special Education Advisory Council, which is a group that provides input on special education issues to its local school district. Its purpose is to advise & advocate, not to decide policy. Minnesota law requires each school district in the state to have a SEAC although it does not specify how the groups should be organized or what duties they should perform. As a result, each SEAC may have a unique mission and structure.

We have two Special Education Advisory Council meetings scheduled for the year. In an attempt to get more participation and be cognizant of busy schedules and difficulty finding child care, we hold these meetings virtually.

Virtual Meeting

February 23, 2026

6-7pm

Topics:

Ukeru: Trauma informed, restraint free approach
Science of Reading

Why Are SEACs Important?
Local SEACs advise school districts on the development of programs and services to meet the special educational needs of children and families. By sharing their unique perspective of what it is like to use these services, parents can help the district to be more effective. As a result, outcomes for children with disabilities should improve.

Reasons to Participate:

To help other families & children with disabilities in my school district
To share what I've learned since my child began his/her education
To support the school professionals in my district
To be a good role model for my child
To make a contribution to this community
To learn information and skills that may help me work more effectively with my school district
To meet others with similar goals, both parents & school professionals
To build positive relationships with others in my district
To become more knowledgeable about special education
To share my unique perspective & insights as a parent
To help the school district work more effectively with families & improve outcomes for children

For more information, contact our Student Support Services Office at 651-351-8605.

Superintendent's Community Advisory Council

The Superintendent’s Community Advisory Council is established to engage the Stillwater Area Public Schools community in open and honest dialogue about the challenges and opportunities facing the district. The council provides feedback to the Superintendent on district initiatives and priorities and helps strengthen two-way communication between the school system and the broader community.

The council is composed of individuals representing a wide range of district and community perspectives, including parents and guardians, students, non-parents, retirees, community leaders, and business owners. The group serves in an advisory capacity to the superintendent and does not hold decision-making authority.

The Superintendent’s Community Advisory Council meets four times during the school year to learn about district work, share ideas and concerns, and provide input to support the district’s ongoing efforts to serve all students.

Meetings are held at at the Central Services Building, 1875 South Greeley Street in Stillwater.

Monday, Oct. 27
Monday, Jan. 26
Monday, March 9
Monday, May 11