Contact Information:
4745 Queensland Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 612-965-3209
Email: jayhesby@comcast.net
Elections
2022 Election
Candidates
Affidavits of candidacy are available from the district’s Administration Building at 210 County Road 101 North, Plymouth, Minnesota. The filing period for the 2022 November election is August 2-16, 2022. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for school board must not have any other affidavit on file for any other elected office during the same general election.
Election Process
The school board of Wayzata Public Schools has seven members who are elected at large, to four-year terms. Elections for school board members are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in odd-numbered years. The 2022 School Board election is a special election for (1) one seat for a (1) one-year term.
A candidate for the school board must meet the following qualifications:
- Be at least 21-years-old at the time the term of office begins
- Have resided in the school district for 30 days prior to the election
- Be an eligible voter, which includes the requirement that the individual be a citizen of the U.S
Affidavits of candidacy are available from the district’s Administration Building at 210 County Road 101 North, Plymouth, Minnesota. The filing period for the 2022 November election is August 2-16, 2022. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for school board must not have any other affidavit on file for any other elected office during the same general election.
An eligible voter must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a resident of the school district and maintain residence in the district for 20 days immediately preceding the election
School Board election results from previous elections are available on the Minnesota Secretary of State website going back to 1998.
Voting Information
Where do I vote on Election Day?
Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s precinct finder to find your precinct and voting location.
Absentee Voting and Register to Vote
For the 2022 General Election, voting will not take place at the District Administration Building.
For more information on voting, please contact your city hall:
Contact Information:
16845 9th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 612-245-8688
Email: sheilapriorforschoolboard@gmail.com
Website: sheilaprior.com
2021 Election
Results
Three candidates have been elected by district voters to serve on the School Board for Wayzata Public Schools. Sarah Johansen, Heidi Kader, and Milind Sohoni received the greatest number of votes from among a field of 12 candidates vying for the three open seats. Here is a summary of the vote totals:
- Sarah Johansen - 6,125 Votes
- Heidi Kader - 5,632 Votes
- Milind Sohoni - 4,809 Votes
The elected candidates will begin serving four-year terms at the January School Board meeting on January 10, 2022. Election results will be officially canvassed at the November 8 School Board meeting.
For full election results, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.
Candidates
Contact Information:
15025 60th Pl N
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 651-373-3312
Email: nick4wsb@gmail.com
Website: nick4wsb.com
Contact Information:
1245 Peony Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 612-998-8708
Email: herzbergforwayzataschoolboard@
Website: herzbergforwayzata.wixsite.com/herzbergforwayzata
Contact Information:
287 Cherry Hill Trail
Medina, MN 55340
Phone: 612-314-9753
Email: hibbitsforwayzata@gmail.com
Contact Information:
5535 Shenandoah Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 763-951-3313
Email: votejohansen@gmail.com
Website: votejohansen.com
Contact Information:
18810 25th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 612-704-1956
Email: heidiforwayzata@gmail.com
Website: heidiforwayzata.com
Contact Information:
910 Windemere Curve
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 612-759-1526
Email: bryan.kubes@gmail.com
Website: www.votebryankubes.com
Contact Information:
18720 34th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 612-790-1103
Email: muthuforwayzata@gmail.com
Website: muthuforwayzata.com
Contact Information:
3037 Butternut Dr.
Medina, MN 55340
Phone: 909-373-5751
Contact Information:
3170 Cypress Cir S
Hamel, MN 55340
Phone: 612-280-8310
Email: daniel@sellersforwayzataschools.com
Website: sellersforwayzataschools.com
Contact Information:
18135 13th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763-270-8951
Email: sheltonforschoolboard@gmail.com
Website: sheltonforschoolboard.com
Contact Information:
18500 County Road 6
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 612-735-0950
Email: voteformariam@gmail.com
Website: voteformariam.com
Contact Information:
16640 39th Place North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 763-639-1970
Email: sohoniforschoolboard@gmail.com
Website: sohoniforschoolboard.com
Voting Information
Register to Vote
Am I registered to vote?
To verify if you are registered to vote at your current address, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s voter registration status page.
Online
To register online, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's Online Voter Registration page.
Complete a Voter Registration Application Form, then follow the instructions on the form to mail in your voter registration.
Call 763-745-5000 to request a mailed copy of the voter registration application.
In Person
From September 17, 2021 to November 1, 2021 (Day prior to Election Day), you can visit Wayzata Public Schools District Administration Building at 210 County Road 101 N (Building in front of Gleason Lake Elementary) from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, or vote absentee in-person. City of Minnetonka residents should follow the City of Minnetonka voting requirements.
Election Day
You can register or update your registration when you vote at your polling place or at an early voting location. You will need proof of residence. Visit the Secretary of State’s website to learn more about documentation needed.
Absentee Voting
Absentee voting starts 45 days prior to each election (September 17, 2021). All eligible voters are allowed to vote absentee in Minnesota for any reason.
Absentee voting requires more steps than voting on Election Day. Absentee voters must complete an application to receive a ballot, and a certificate when casting the absentee ballot. Election judges compare the two documents before accepting the ballot. Absentee voting may be done in person or by mail.
In Person
Beginning 45 days prior to an election (September 17, 2021), District residents can vote in person from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Wayzata Public Schools District Administration Building at 210 County Road 101 N. City of Minnetonka residents should follow the City of Minnetonka voting requirements.
Please note - We will monitor the pandemic throughout 2021; follow national, state and local guidance; and implement any needed safety measures.
By Mail
Hennepin County oversees all absentee voting by mail. For more information regarding absentee voting by mail, please visit Hennepin County's absentee voting page.
You can download an absentee ballot application from the Office of the Secretary of State.
Witnesses
Please be aware that witnesses are required for absentee ballots in 2021. Any registered Minnesota voter can serve as a witness for an absentee voter.
Where Do I Vote?
Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s precinct finder to find your precinct and voting location.
Election Process
The school board of Wayzata Public Schools has seven members who are elected at large, to four-year terms. Elections for school board members are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in odd-numbered years.
A candidate for the school board must meet the following qualifications:
- Be at least 21-years-old at the time the term of office begins
- Have resided in the school district for 30 days prior to the election
- Be an eligible voter, which includes the requirement that the individual be a citizen of the U.S
Affidavits of candidacy are available from the district’s Administration Building at 210 County Road 101 North, Plymouth, Minnesota. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for school board must not have any other affidavit on file for any other elected office during the same general election.
An eligible voter must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a resident of the school district and maintain residence in the district for 20 days immediately preceding the election
School Board election results from previous elections are available on the Minnesota Secretary of State website going back to 1998.
2019 Election Results
2019 School Board Election Results
Congratulations to the following four candidates who have been elected to serve four-year terms on the Wayzata School Board:
- Linda Cohen (1,425)
- Seanne Falconer (1,075)
- Bonita Lucky (1,133)
- Cheryl Polzin (1,441)
Newly-elected Board members will begin their terms at the January 13, 2020 organizational meeting. Wayzata School Board meetings are typically held the second Monday of the month at Wayzata City Hall at 7 p.m. The Board also conducts work sessions the fourth Monday of every month at 4 p.m. at the District Administration Building, located at 210 County Road 101 in Plymouth.
Unofficial results are posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.