Woodbury Leadership Academy's Board Of Directors

Woodbury Leadership Academy's Board of Directors shall decide and be responsible for policy matters related to the operation of the school, including budgeting, curriculum programming, personnel, and operating procedures. The Board shall adopt personnel evaluation policies and practices that, at a minimum: 

• carry out the school's mission and goals
• evaluate the execution of charter contract goals and commitments
• evaluate student achievement, postsecondary and workforce readiness, and student engagement and connection goals
• establish a teacher evaluation process under section 124E.03, subdivision 2, paragraph (h); and
• provide professional development related to the individual's job responsibilities

Scheduled Meetings 

• May 27 - Regular (virtual) Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
• June 24 - Regular Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
• July 22 - Regular Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
• August 26 - Regular Meeting at 5:30 P.M.

Location: Woodbury Leadership Academy 8089 Globe Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125

WLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Election 2020

Consider this: Just as we want our students to be leaders and live virtuous lives, the WLA community must model those same ideals. One way we do this is by volunteering to be a board member and/or voting for new members on the Board of Directors.

This year, 3 open seats are up for election (Term June 2020 - June 2023): One parent, one teacher, one community member

Key Dates for the 2020 Board Elections:

• April 24 - Call for Board Candidate Nominations
• May 15 - Close of Nominations at 4:00 PM
• May 26 – 29 - Voting Period (via electionrunner.com)
• May 29 - –Close of Voting at 4:30 PM
• June 24 - Elected members announced at the regularly scheduled Board meeting

Click HERE for more information on the WLA Board of Director's Election 2020!

WLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - CURRENT OPEN COMMUNITY AND PARENT SEATS

WLA has the following board member seat open: 

• Community Seat    Term ending 06/2021
• Community Seat    Term ending 06/2022
• Parent Seat           Term ending 06/2022

This member seat is available by board appointment. Complete the self nomination form below if you are interested in serving the board in this capacity.

The Board of Directors governs the school by setting the expectations and parameters that lead to higher levels of student achievement.  The Board of Directors role (as a governing body) is to adopt goals, ensure accountability, evaluate results, and adopt policies – acting as one voice.  Among other things, the Board is responsible for compliance reporting, strategic goal-setting, evaluating the school’s Executive Director, and overseeing the finances of the school.

Service on the Board of Directors is an opportunity to provide leadership to an outstanding educational organization. While Board service requires a generous commitment of time, talent, and skills on behalf of WLA, this is balanced by the reward of serving with other dedicated individuals to ensure WLA’s continued success as a public charter school. Ideally, desirable personal characteristics include, but are hardly limited to, a passion for the school’s mission, a desire to strengthen our school community, and an ability to contribute in a positive, collaborative manner. Skills and/or experience which can benefit the school are also valuable and typically include such areas as strategic planning and implementation, finance, marketing, communications, legal, and education.

In Minnesota, charter school board members must comply with strict conflict-of-interest rules and must attend training on topics such as board governance, the board’s role and responsibilities, employment policies and practices, and financial management.

If you have any questions about board service or the election process, you may contact the WLA Board chair, Mandi Folks at mfolks@wlamn.org.

Self Nomination Application

Current Board Members

Mandi Folks (Parent)
Board Chair
mfolks@wlamn.org 
Term Expires: 6/2020

Shannon Kelly (Community)
Board Member
skelly@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2020

Jason Livingston (Parent)
Board Member
jlivingston@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2021