Wayzata School Board

As elected members of your Wayzata School Board, we are responsible for working together to set policy and oversee our district's budget, curriculum, personnel and physical facilities. We look out for the best interest of our district as a whole to ensure that we can effectively serve each and every student.

Follow what we are doing

Review our meeting agendas and minutes, posted in district buildings and here prior to each meeting.
Attend our board meetings. The regular board meeting is held on the second Monday of each month and the work session is held the fourth Monday of every month.
- All board meetings are open to the public, except for those specifically permitted by law to be closed for discussion of identified issues such as negotiation strategy or litigation.
- There is a designated time for Community Comments at all regular meetings.
Watch our board meetings on cable television or YouTube.
Read our district communications and local newspapers for coverage of significant issues.

All Board Meetings are open to the public. A list of agenda items for each Work Session, Regular and Special Board meeting is available prior to the meeting.

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Wayzata Public Schools District Office
763-745-5000

Meeting Dates and Times

All board meetings are open to the public, except for those specifically
permitted by law to be closed for discussion of identified issues such as
negotiation strategy or litigation. Meeting notices are posted on the
district’s website prior to the meetings.

Effective September 25, 2023, the School Board will hold meetings at the
Creekside Building, 16000 41st Ave. North, in Plymouth. Unless otherwise
indicated, Work Sessions begin at 4 p.m. and Regular Board Meetings
begin at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Board Meetings

Monday January 27

School Board Work Session

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Creekside Building, 16000 41st Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446, CSC-Main-Wayzata Board Room (75) [Sound Distribution, Zoom Room], CSC-Main-Wayzata Creekside Training Room (60) [Sound Distribution, Zoom Ro

Monday February 10

School Board Regular Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Creekside Building, 16000 41st Ave. N, Plymouth, MN 55446, CSC-Main-Wayzata Board Room (75) [Sound Distribution, Zoom Room], CSC-Main-Wayzata Creekside Training Room (60) [Sound Distribution, Zoom Roo

Watch School Board Meetings Live

Live meeting stream will appear on YouTube channel once the meeting begins.

Watch Past School Board Meetings

You can watch the most recent meeting and find past meetings by clicking below.

Past School Board Meetings

Committees of the Board

Individual School Board members are assigned to serve on board and district committees. The Board will make committee appointments in January. Some committees are school-year appointments with terms ending June 30. For more information on committees, please contact District Administrative Assistant Amy Guise at Amy.Guise@wayzataschools.org.

2025 Board of Education Committees

Facilities Development and Long Range Planning

Purpose: To oversee bond referendum and other capital projects; develop long-range plans for facilities development.

Members:

Heidi Kader, Chair
Dan Ginestra
Milind Sohoni
Sarah Johansen, Alternate

Admin Liaison: Scott LeSage, Executive Director of Finance and Operations

Finance and Operations

Purpose: To provide guidance and support to the Finance department; review the CFAC agenda and serve as Board representative to the meetings; provide oversight through the OPEB committee.

Members:

Sarah Johansen, Chair
Paras Bhende
Dan Ginestra
Milind Sohoni, Alternate

Admin Liaison: Scott LeSage, Executive Director of Finance and Operations

Human Resources

Purpose: To offer support and guidance to the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Members:

Sheila Prior, Chair
Sarah Johansen
Heidi Kader
Paras Bhende, Alternate

Admin Liaison: Stacie Vos, Executive Director of Human Resources

Policy and Regulation Review

Purpose: To review district policies and make recommendations for revision, addition, or deletion as needed; consider and provide guidance on questions of policy or district regulation; maintain policy adherence to state and federal laws.

Members:

Valentina Eyres, Chair
Sheila Prior
Paras Bhende
Milind Sohoni, Alternate

Admin Liaisons: Chace B. Anderson, Superintendent

Community Relations

Purpose: To support the communications and engagement team in connecting with the community through electronic and print publications, media relations, crisis communications and other district initiatives.

Members:

Dan Ginestra, Chair
Milind Sohoni
Paras Bhende
Sheila Prior, Alternate

Admin Liaison: Amy Parnell, Director of Communications and Community Involvement

Superintendent's Evaluation and School Board Compensation

Purpose: To plan, facilitate, and document the annual Superintendent review process, including goal setting, a mid-year check-in, and the annual end of year review. Develop the SOP and School Board Handbook.

Members:

Heidi Kader, Chair
Milind Sohoni
Valentina Eyres

Admin Liaison: Chace B. Anderson, Superintendent of Schools

Teaching and Learning

Purpose: To review processes and long-range planning educational recommendations; review and recommend changes to policies pertaining to teaching and learning; meet and work with the Directors of Teaching and Learning and Curriculum and Instruction regarding educational issue; discuss Technology, Enrichment, Equity, and Q-Comp related issues; hear academic achievement reports, and closely monitor efforts to close the achievement gap.

Members: