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Regarding the upcoming District 833 school board election, I would remind voters that two of the three incumbents spent several thousand district dollars in an unnecessary search for a new superintendent. Tracy Brunnette and David Kemper were part of the school board that decided...

On Nov. 5, South Washington County School district voters will be asked to help our students and your children ‘Step into the Future.’ As School Board members, we support the three questions on the ballot and the areas of need that have been identified. As a School Board we...

On Nov. 5, South Washington County School district voters will be asked to help our students and your children ‘Step into the Future.’ As School Board members, we support the three questions on the ballot and the areas of need that have been identified. As a School Board we...

By David Kemper My name is David Kemper and I am running for re-election to the South Washington County School Board. I have a four-year degree in economics from Concordia University and a master’s in information technology from Villanova University. I have three children —...

By Fred Hess I am seeking a seat on the School Board because I believe in the work being done in our district and not because I am in opposition to the way the board or district has acted in the past. As a parent, I remain in awe of the work being done on a daily basis with my...

By Molly Lutz I have been a stay-at-home mom and active community volunteer for the past 17 years. I have served as PTO president at Woodbury Middle School for three years and on the District Communicators Team since 2006. I have also served as PTO president at Woodbury Elementary,...

By Katy McElwee-Stevens My name is Katy McElwee-Stevens and I am a candidate for the South Washington County School Board. I am in my third year of service on the school board. Education and children are my top priority and my passion. I’m running for school board because...

By MIchael Edman When my wife and I started our family we decided to settle in Cottage Grove in large part because of the reputation of the schools in the area. It is extremely important to me that the good schools that enticed my family to move to this area remain strong as my...

By Leilani Holmstadt I am Leilani Holmstadt. Married to my loving husband for 17 years, we’ve been blessed with three wonderful children. I moved to Minnesota from Iowa shortly after graduating from Buena Vista College with a bachelor’s degree in social work. I worked in the...

By Katie Schwartz Hi, I’m Katie Schwartz and I am running for a seat on the South Washington County School Board. Our district needs some fresh faces and new ideas. If elected to the school board, I will ensure equal opportunities for students of all abilities. Being a parent...

By John Griffin My name is John Griffin and I am running for the school district based on my theme of consistency. I want the board and district to have consistency in all decision making — this may be in evaluations, finances, boundaries and others. I have had family and friends...

By Raj Gandhi I moved to Washington County 15 years ago fresh out of Iowa State University. Since then, I’ve worked for biomedical device manufacturers as an electrical engineer. I’m running for District 833 School Board in this election because I care about our community...

By Sharon Van Leer My name is Sharon Van Leer. I am running for the South Washington County School Board because I know I will bring a fresh perspective. My family and I have lived in Woodbury for over three decades. I was a former community member of the Equity and Integration...

By Susan Richardson As a mother of two children who has been married for 31 years, I understand the value of a good education and have spent many years volunteering in the classrooms. I possess degrees in both biology and microbiology and am a former AP biology teacher. Upon moving...

By Tracy Brunnette Hello. My name is Tracy Brunnette and I am running for re-election to the District 833 School Board. I am passionate about education. It is the best investment we can make in our future. My work with ECFE, PTA, and district committees, as well as my school...