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:
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
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 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.