School Board

School Board Goals 2021-2022

In partnership with community, parents, and students, the School Board of Stillwater Area Public Schools ensures excellence in education.

School Board Candidate Forum 2021

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Part of providing a high-quality education to our students means offering exceptional service to all of our customers. As a district committed to personal relationships, offering a high-quality customer service experience is an essential part of our mission.

We recognize, however, that at times we may not meet all of your expectations. We welcome your feedback, and encourage you to let us know if you have concerns. We’ll do our best to answer your questions and work with you to find a reasonable solution to any problems.

How to work with us to address concerns and solve problems:

1. Share your concerns with the person most directly involved (ie. classroom teacher, coach/activity advisor, etc.). Many times a concern is a result of misinformation or a misunderstanding and can be solved at the classroom or building level.

2. If after that meeting there is still an issue, bring your concerns to the building principal or appropriate supervisor.
3. If an issue remains, you may direct your concerns to the superintendent or administrative designee.
4. If there is still an issue after speaking with the superintendent/designee, you may bring your concern to the school board via email, phone (651-351-8429) or in-person during an Open Forum, which is held as part of the school board’s regular business meeting.

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2022 School Board Election

A general election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for four school board members for terms of 4 years each, and one special election for one school board member for a term of 2 years to fill a vacancy expiring January 6, 2025.

The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board will begin at 8 a.m. on August 2, 2022 and close at 5 p.m. on August 16, 2022.

Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, at 1875 South Greeley Street, Stillwater, MN. The filing fee for this office is $2. Contact Joan Hurley at 651-351-8455 or hurleyj@stillwaterschools.org to schedule a time to complete the application.

A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.

The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5 p.m. on August 16, 2022.

Pete Kelzenberg - 8/2/2022

Jessica johnson - 8/3/2022

Eva Lee - 8/4/2022

Beverly Petrie - 8/15/2022

Andrew Thelander 8/15/202

Mark Bezdicek 8/15/2022

Lawrence A. Becking 8/15/2022

Alison Sherman 8/15/2022

Philip St. Ores 8/16/2022

Find your Polling Place

ISD 834 Polling Places

Enter your address into this Polling Place Finder to find out important voting information for your precinct.

Absentee Voting

To vote by absentee ballot or in person at the polling place, eligible individuals need to be registered at their current address. Voters may register to vote online through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office at mnvotes.org.

Questions about the general election, absentee voting, or voter registration may be directed to Washington County at 651-430-6175. Visit the Washington County Absentee Voting webpage for more information.

Election Results

Election results by precinct can be viewed on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

The school board advances its vision by focusing on student achievement, partnering with the community, and being proactive in addressing issues that affect education on local, state, and national levels.

View the 2020 Legislative Platform

Our Advocacy Partners

MN Schools Boards Association
The mission of Minnesota School Boards Association, a leading advocate for public education, supports, promotes and strengthens the work of public school boards.
MSBA was founded in 1920 and is the eighth-oldest school board organization in the United States.
MNMSBA.org

AMSD (Association of Metropolitan School Districts)
It is the mission of AMSD to advocate for metropolitan school districts and advance legislation that supports student achievement.
AMSD.org

School Board Committee Representatives:

• Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD): Beverly Petrie and Vivian Votava
• Community Education Advisory Council: Annie Porbeni
• MN State High School League (MSHSL): Tina Riehle
• Northeast Metro 916: Katie Hockert
• Partnership Plan: Pete Kelzenberg

School Board liaisons exist so that all board members have multiple opportunities to connect with our schools throughout the school year. Board members understand the importance of building strong connections with each of the schools in the district, and the presence of board members in the schools aids the board in making the best decisions possible as they better understand the needs of students.

School Board members will be assigned two schools/programs per semester and will rotate through remaining schools. After four years, every board member will have rotated through every school. It is requested that at a minimum, board members schedule a tour with the principal and attend at least one other meeting/event throughout the semester.

Notes regarding the liaison assignments:

• Since board members make all decisions with the good of the entire district in mind, the assignments are not meant to be advocacy positions but to allow board members to gain a broader perspective about the district.
• School board members do not get involved in administrative issues at individual schools but refer concerns to appropriate staff or the superintendent.
• Board members are not limited to only attending events at their assigned school(s).
• The seats will remain constant when new board members are elected.