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.
Board Meeting Information
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
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.
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.
2024 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
- Valentina Eyres
- Sheila Prior, 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:
- Sarah Johansen, Chair
- Milind Sohoni
- Sheila Prior
- Heidi Kader, 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:
- Milind Sohoni, Chair
- Valentina Eyres
- Paras Ghende
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:
- Heidi Kader, Chair
- Dan Ginestra
- Sheila Prior
- Paras Bhende, 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
- Sarah Johansen
- 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:
- Sarah Johansen, Chair
- Heidi Kader
- Sheila Prior
- Valentina Eyres, Alternate
Admin Liaison: Dana Miller, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Ad Hoc Committees
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
Purpose: To work with the Superintendent and Director of Equity and Inclusion to explore the need and purpose of a Board level equity committee.
Members:
- Milind Sohoni, Chair
- Paras Bhende
- Sheila Prior
Admin Liaisons: Solveig Harriday, Director of Equity and Inclusion and Chace B. Anderson, Superintendent of Schools