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

Board Calendar

• Thursday, May 21^st, 2026
• Thursday, June 18^th, 2026
• Thursday, July 16^th, 2026
• Thursday, August 20^th, 2026
• Thursday, September 17^th, 2026
• Thursday, October 22^nd, 2026
• Thursday, November 19^th, 2026
• Thursday, December 17^th, 2026

WLA Board of Directors Election 2026

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 July 2026 – 2029) 

Teacher Seat (term July 2026 – 2029)

Parent Seat (term July 2026 – 2029)

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 attached Self-Nomination Form to submit your candidacy! 

Key Election Dates: 

April 16, 2026 – Call for Board Candidate Nominations 

May 22, 2026 – Close of Self-Nomination Submission at 5:00pm 

May 25 - May 29, 2026  – Voting Period (online) 

May 29, 2026 – Close of Voting at 5:00pm 

June 18, 2026 – Election Results Announced and New Members Seated

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

Policy Manual
To access our online policy manual click here.