Board Members
The School board is comprised of seven members elected during the November General Election on even years. Terms are four years and at least three members are on the ballot during each election.
The work of a school board involves:
- Developing a vision for the district
- Setting goals and monitoring progress
- Establishing district policy
- Monitoring student achievement
- Aligning resources with goals
- Collaborating with community partners
- Ensuring facilities are safe and adequate
- Communicating with stakeholders
- Rallying the community around student achievement
- Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent
- Ratifying employee contracts
- Advocating student needs to lawmakers
- Training in education issues and governance.
Ben Borrell - Chair (Board term expires December 2026)
320-543-4646 ext. 1 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2023
Represents – Buildings & Grounds Committee, Community Ed Committee, Levy Committee, Resource Training & Solutions, Wright Tech Committee, Alternate Community Relations Committee.
Shannah Mulvihill – Vice Chair (Board term expires December 2026)
320-543-4646 ext. 1 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2023
Represents – Building Rep-Winsted Elementary, Community Relations Committee, Insurance Committee, Legislative Liaison, Levy Committee, Title I Committee, Alternate Community Ed.
Katie Koch – Clerk (Board term expires December 2026)
320-543-4646 ext. 1 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2019
Represents – Budget Committee, Building Rep-Middle School, District Leadership Committee, Employee Management/Negotiations Committee, Policy Committee, Alternate Athletics/Activities/MSHSL Committee, Alternate Teaching & Learning Committee.
Kelsey Puncochar – Treasurer (Board term expires December 2028)
320-543-4646 ext. 1 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2020
Represents – Budget Committee, Buildings & Grounds Committee, Community Relations Committee, MAWSECO Committee, Teaching & Learning Committee, Alternate Title I Committee.
Allie Bauman – Board Member (Board term expires December 2028)
320-543-4646 ext. 1 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2025
Represents – Community Ed Committee, Employee Management/Negotiations Committee, Levy Committee, Policy Committee, Teaching & Learning Committee, Title I Committee, Alternate MAWSECO Committee.
Josh Borrell – Board Member (Board term expires December 2028)
320-543-4646 ext. 1 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2025
Represents – Athletics/Activities/MSHSL Committee, Buildings & Grounds Committee, Building Rep-Humphrey Elementary, Community Relations Committee, Policy Committee, Alternate Legislative Liaison.
Brian Marketon – Board Member (Board term expires December 2028)
320-543-4646 ext. 1 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2021
Represents – Athletics/Activities/MSHSL Committee, Budget Committee, Building Rep-High School, District Leadership Committee, Employee Management/Negotiations Committee, Insurance Committee, Alternate Wright Tech Committee.