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 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, MPSD Administration Office 2902 Lindbergh Drive Manitowoc, WI 54220. Please contact her with questions at 920-686-4783 or email at [email protected]
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Board President, Dr. Stacey Soeldner
(920) 973-9238
Email: [email protected]
First Elected April 2021 - term expires April 2024
Vice President/Clerk, Matthew Spaulding
(920) 412-6061
Email: [email protected]
First Elected April 2022 - term expires April 2025
Treasurer, Tony Vlastelica
(920) 629-5668
Email: [email protected]
First Elected April 2022 - term expires April 2025
Board Member Christopher Able
(920) 652-0036
Email: [email protected]
First Elected April 2023 - term expires April 2026
Board Member Paul "Biff" Hansen
(920) 495-8532
Email: [email protected]
First Elected April 2023 - term expires April 2026
Board Member Matthew Phipps
(920) 901-6632
Email: [email protected]
First Elected April 2022 - term expires April 2025
Board Member Dr. Kerry Trask
(920) 682-1710
Email: [email protected]
First Appointed January 2021 - term expires April 2024
COMMITTEES
The Board of Education is currently reviewing a potential new governance model.
Standing Committees will meet as a Committee of the Whole.
CESA 7 REPRESENTATIVE
Dr. Stacey Soeldner
WASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
Dr. Kerry Trask - Representative
Chris Able - Alternate Representative
SCHOOL BOARD BUILDING LIAISONS
Franklin - Matthew Phipps
Jackson - Biff Hansen
Jefferson - Tony Vlastelica
Lincoln - Biff Hansen
Madison -Chris Able
McKinley - Stacey Soeldner
Monroe - Matthew Spaulding
Riverview - Stacey Soeldner
Washington - Matthew Spaulding
Wilson -Kerry Trask