Board of Education

The MPSD School Board consists of seven members who are responsible for establishing policies in accordance with state law regarding students, personnel, educational programs, facilities, equipment, and relations with the community. The Board establishes the budget and has fiscal control. The Superintendent of schools serves as the Chief Executive Officer and offers recommendations to the Board when developing and administering District philosophy, goals, and revisions to Board policies.

Unlike the City Council and County Board, members are elected “at large", meaning they represent the entire school district and not any designated portion. Citizens may contact any or all Board members but should be aware that members have no authority as individuals, only as they meet together as a Board. Correspondence can be sent to Board Secretary Laurie Braun, District Administration Office 2902 Lindbergh Drive Manitowoc, WI 54220 by phone 920-686-4783 or by email [email protected]


BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS


B Hansen   
Paul "Biff" Hansen, Board President
(920) 629-2303
Email:  [email protected]
Elected April 2023 - term expires April 2026

KeithShaw
Keith Shaw, Board Vice President/Clerk
(920) 901-4960
Email:  [email protected]
Elected April 2024 - term expires April 2027

K Trask
Dr. Kerry Trask, Board Treasurer

(920) 682-1710
Email:  [email protected]
First Appointed January 2021
Elected April 2024- term expires April 2027

C Able
Christopher Able
(920) 652-0036
Email:  [email protected]
Elected April 2023 - term expires April 2026

DB
David Bowman

(920) 629-5487
Email:  [email protected]
Elected April 2025 - term expires April 2028

AH
Ann Holsen

(920) 323-4276
Email:  [email protected]
Elected April 2025 - term expires April 2028

MLB
Mary Lofy Blahnik
(920) 809-3213
Email:  [email protected]
Elected April 2025 - term expires April 2028



STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Elyana Reed
Jocelyn Dumke (Alternate)

COMMITTEES
Executive:  Biff Hansen, Board President
       Keith Shaw, Board Vice-President/Clerk
    Dr. Kerry Trask, Board Treasurer


Personnel & Policy:  Dr. Kerry Trask, Chairperson
    Keith Shaw
    Mary Lofy Blahnik

Finance & Facilities:  Keith Shaw, Chairperson
     Ann Holsen
     David Bowman
 
Curriculum & Instruction:  Chris Able, Chairperson
     Dr. Kerry Trask
     David Bowman

Ethics:    All board members (Chairperson role will rotate in reverse alphabetical order)

CESA 7 REPRESENTATIVE
Biff Hansen

WASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
Dr. Kerry Trask - Representative
David Bowman - Alternate Representative 

SCHOOL BOARD  BUILDING  LIAISONS
Franklin - David Bowman
Jackson - Biff Hansen
Jefferson - Ann Holsen
Lincoln  - Biff Hansen 
Madison  - Chris Able
Stangel Learning Community - Dr. Kerry Trask
Monroe - Mary Lofy Blahnik
Riverview - Keith Shaw
Washington - David Bowman
Wilson - Dr. Kerry Trask
School Forest Representative - Chris Able

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