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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

WLA Board of Directors Election 2025

YOU are called to serve as a LEADER for our school! Nominate yourself as a candidate for our Board of Directors and help lead Woodbury Leadership Academy over the next exciting years. 

Open Seats up for Election: 

Community Member Seat (term June 2025 – 2028) 

Teacher Seat (term June 2025 – June 2028) 

Parent Seat (term June 2025 - June 2028) 

The Board of Directors governs the school by setting the expectations and parameters that lead to higher levels of student achievement. 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. 

Interested candidates should possess… 

A passion for the WLA’s mission and vision 

A desire to strengthen our school community 

An ability to contribute in a positive, collaborative manner 

Previous experience with strategic planning and implementation, finance, marketing,  communications, legal, and/or education is beneficial but not required 

More information about board member roles, duties, and expectations can be found at  http://www.wlamn.org/about-wla/board 

Complete the Self-Nomination Form to submit your candidacy! 

Key Election Dates: 

April 24th, 2025 – Call for Board Candidate Nominations 

May 23rd, 2025 – Close of Self-Nomination Submission at 5:00pm 

May 26th through May 30th – Voting Period (online) 

May 30th, 2025 – Close of Voting at 5:00pm 

 

Board Calendar

  • Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
  • Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Current Board Members

Shelbi Pool (Community)
Board Chair
spool@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2027

Jolene Skordahl (Teacher)
Board Treasurer
jskordahl@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2025

Joe Valentine (Parent)
Board Member
jvalentine@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2027

Greg Sain (Parent)
Board Member
gsain@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2025

Allison Pint (Teacher)
Board Member
apint@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2026

Mike Balint (Community)
Board Member
mbalint@wlamn.org 
Term Expires: 6/2025

William Beck (Community)
Board Member
wbeck@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2026

Colleen Lautenbach (Teacher)
Board Member
clautenbach@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2027

Carlye Sherrill (Parent)
Board Member
csherrill@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2026

WLA Board of Directors' Job Description, Performance Expectations & Code of Ethics

Next Meeting

WLA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

See the Board Calendar for the date/time of the next WLA Board of Directors Meeting.

Meeting Time: 5:30pm

Meeting Location: WLA Board Room - 3B

Online Live Viewing: Webcast

*Public comment open to in-person attendees only.

The Board Packet will be posted below 3 days prior to the meeting. 

Meeting Minutes
To access the WLA Board of Director's meeting minutes, click here.

Policy Manual
To access our online policy manual click here.