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School Board

LQPV School Board

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

 

 

  • The mission of the Lac qui Parle Valley school district is to be a unified community that promotes meaningful, student-centered educational experiences that prepare every student to excel.

  • 1.  We believe in raising the achievement of all learners, so they will attain their fullest potential.
    2.  We believe in ensuring a safe, welcoming, caring, and positive learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.
    3.  We believe in the importance of collaborating with colleagues, families, businesses and community members to support lifelong learning.
    4.  We believe that high expectations, combined with continual improvement in curriculum, instruction, and technology, lead to excellence in student achievement. 
    5.  We expect high character among students, staff, administration and school board, epitomizing integrity, equity and ethical behavior in all we do.
    6.  We believe innovative learning opportunities provide students with educational and life skills needed for successful futures.
    7.  We believe that school district leaders must be fiscally responsible and maximize district resources for the benefit of our students.
    8.  We believe that effective communication is essential in creating a unified, transparent and accountable school district.

Meet the Board Members

Scott Conn Picture

Scott Conn

District 1

Matt Carmody Photo

Matt Carmody

District 2

 

Kent Olson

District 3

Shannon Boehnke Photo

Shannon Boehnke

District 4

Corey Thorsland Photo

Cory Thorsland

District 5

Danny Perseke Photo

Danny Perseke

District 6