District 41-1 School Board

School Board Members

Last Name

First

Address

Phone

Email

Gannon

Todd

28243 478th Ave.

605-595-5777

Email Todd Gannon

Iverson

Tanya

933 N. Dakota Ave.

605-560-2107

Email Tanya Iverson

Vaksdal

Taylor

47258 287th St.

307-287-6432

Email Taylor Vaksdal

Kappenman

Robin

602 N. Kimball St.

605-366-0576

Email Robin Kappenman

Ockenga

Tharron

28829 474th Ave.

605-759-2796

Email Tharron Ockenga

Otkin, Chair

Josh

1020 N. College St.

605-496-3304

Email Josh Otkin

Skiles, Vice Ch.

Jennifer

600 W. Lynn Ave.

605-359-1231

Email Jennifer Skiles

The Role Of The School Board

The Critical Functions of the School Board include the following:

Establish and periodically review district mission and clear goals for the educational system.

Adopt and periodically review district policies.

Provide Leadership to ensure that effective educational Practices are followed in all schools.

Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a district wide system for equitable and effective hiring, evaluation, compensation, and termination of district employees.

Approve all staff appointments and terminations.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of district wide and school educational programs.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the superintendent on an ongoing and annual basis.

Ensure the establishment and maintenance of an effective district wide communication system.

Communicate with and respond to the community.

Establish a tax rate that meets the fiscal needs of the district.

Ensure the establishment and maintenance of an appropriate budget.

Monitor and approve the fiscal affairs of the district.

Ensure adequate learning environment, including site acquisition, Facilities, and equipment.