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Woodbury Leadership Academy's Board Of Directors

 

 

Woodbury Leadership Academy's Board of Directors shall decide and be responsible for policy matters related to the operation of the school, including budgeting, curriculum programming, personnel, and operating procedures. The Board shall adopt personnel evaluation policies and practices that, at a minimum:

  • carry out the school's mission and goals
  • evaluate the execution of charter contract goals and commitments
  • evaluate student achievement, postsecondary and workforce readiness, and student engagement and connection goals
  • establish a teacher evaluation process under section 124E.03, subdivision 2, paragraph (h); and
  • provide professional development related to the individual's job responsibilities

Board Calendar

  • Thursday, May 21st, 2026
  • Thursday, June 18th, 2026
  • Thursday, July 16th, 2026
  • Thursday, August 20th, 2026
  • Thursday, September 17th, 2026
  • Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
  • Thursday, November 19th, 2026
  • Thursday, December 17th, 2026

 

WLA Board of Directors Election 2026

YOU are called to serve as a LEADER for our school! Nominate yourself as a candidate  for our Board of Directors and help lead Woodbury Leadership Academy over the next  exciting years. 

Open Seats up for Election: 

Community Member Seat (term July 2026 – 2029) 

Teacher Seat (term July 2026 – 2029)

Parent Seat (term July 2026 – 2029)

The Board of Directors governs the school by setting the expectations and parameters  that lead to higher levels of student achievement. Among other things, the Board is  responsible for compliance reporting, strategic goal-setting, evaluating the school’s Executive  Director, and overseeing the finances of the school. 

Service on the Board of Directors is an opportunity to provide leadership to an outstanding educational organization. While Board service requires a generous commitment  of time, talent, and skills on behalf of WLA, this is balanced by the reward of serving with  other dedicated individuals to ensure WLA’s continued success as a public charter school. 

 

Interested candidates should possess… 

A passion for the WLA’s mission and vision 

A desire to strengthen our school community 

An ability to contribute in a positive, collaborative manner 

Previous experience with strategic planning and implementation, finance, marketing,  communications, legal, and/or education is beneficial but not required 

More information about board member roles, duties, and expectations can be found at  http://www.wlamn.org/about-wla/board 

Complete the attached Self-Nomination Form to submit your candidacy! 

Key Election Dates: 

April 16, 2026 – Call for Board Candidate Nominations 

May 22, 2026 – Close of Self-Nomination Submission at 5:00pm 

May 25 - May 29, 2026  – Voting Period (online) 

May 29, 2026 – Close of Voting at 5:00pm 

June 18, 2026 – Election Results Announced and New Members Seated

 

 

Current Board Members

 

 

Shelbi Pool (Community)
Board Chair
spool@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2027

Maddie Knutson (Teacher)
mknutson@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2028

Joe Valentine (Parent)
Board Member
jvalentine@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2027

Allison Pint (Teacher)
Board Member
apint@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2026

 

Ashley Ptacek (Community)
Board Member
ashleyptacek@wlamn.org 
Term Expires: 6/2028

William Beck (Community)
Board Member
wbeck@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2026

Colleen Lautenbach (Teacher)
Board Treasurer
clautenbach@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2027

Carlye Sherrill (Parent)

Board Secretary
csherrill@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2026

Justin Culley (Parent)
jculley@wlamn.org
Term Expires: 6/2028

 

WLA Board of Directors' Job Description, Performance Expectations & Code of Ethics

Next Meeting

WLA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

See the Board Calendar for the date/time of the next WLA Board of Directors Meeting.

Meeting Time: 5:30pm

Meeting Location: WLA Board Room – see agenda

Online Live Viewing: Webcast

*Public comment open to in-person attendees only.

The Board Packet will be posted below 3 days prior to the meeting. 

 

Meeting Minutes
To access the WLA Board of Director's meeting minutes, click here.

Policy Manual
To access our online policy manual click here.