--- ## title: 26-27 ISD 194 Advisory Council and Committee Summary Table --- ## Lakeville Area Schools Advisory Council and Committee Summary Table ## 2026-27 School Year https://www.isd194.org/community/advisory-councils for the most up to date information regarding Advisory Councils ## Advisory Council ## Name ## Purpose Membership Requirements and ## Selection Criteria ## Typical Meeting ## Schedule ## Membership Term Administrative Contact ## American Indian ## Parent Advisory ## Council ## Lakeville Area Schools ## American Indian Parent ## Advisory Committee (AIPAC) serves in an advisory role to the district and helps to ensure that American Indian students are receiving culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities. *Required by state statute No board member requested Members must be either a Parent/Guardian of an ## American Indian ## Student(s), Family Member of an ## American Indian ## Student(s), American ## Indian Student, ## American Indian ## Community Member (resident), or American ## Indian Staff Member of the District. ## Five meetings/year, Monday evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m. Members are invited to participate for an initial 1-year (renewable annually) term. ## Rhonda Kaczor, ## Administrative Assistant ## Rhonda.Kaczor@isd194.org 952-232-2046 For more information, visit ## American Indian webpage ## Community ## Education ## Advisory Council The purpose of the ## Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC) is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Community Education in the fulfillment of the Department's goal, which is to provide learning opportunities and resources Members must be residents, staff members, or officers of collaborating organizations, or employees of the District. Membership will be considered according 4-5 meetings/year Generally meets on Thursday evenings 6:15-7:45 p.m. In-person and remote participation via ## Google Meet options available 3 years for members 2 years for liaisons 1 year for students ## Steve Porter ## Director of Community ## Education ## Steve.Porter@isd194.org 952-232-2150 For more information and full bylaws, visit https://ce.isd194.org/about -us/community-education-a for the community to develop life-long skills. *Required by state statute to the following criteria: ● Expressed interest in school and community affairs. ● Expressed interest in the Community ## Education philosophy and its development. ● Leadership potential. ● Enthusiasm and interest in working towards the CEAC Mission and goals. ● Ability to participate on a regular basis. ● Ability to maintain diversity within the membership. ● Current or potential conflicts of interest. Membership is approved by the ## Council and Director ## * School Board member (Amber Cameron 1/25) Oct 8, 2026 Nov 12, 2026 January 7, 2027 March 4, 2027 May 6, 2027 dvisory-council ## Early Childhood ## Family Education ## Advisory Council ## The Early Childhood Family ## Education (ECFE) Advisory Council advises the administration of the ## Community Education Department on the District's early childhood programs. The advisory council offers feedback and input on program areas, including current offerings, development and outreach, evaluation, and resource assessment. Membership shall consist of an appropriate number determined by the ## Officers. This council shall reflect the diversity of our district and shall include: ● Program staff represented by ECFE & Screening ## Manager ● Parents of children from birth to grade three enrolled in ECFE shall comprise the majority of the council ● Community residents with an interest in fulfilling the mission of the ECFE program. ## Selection/ Participation / Vacancies: ## The Program Administration and current Chairperson shall review applications for participation. ## The Advisory Council meets monthly, from June through May. No meetings will be held in July or December. Childcare will be provided. Meetings are open to the public, and links for virtual/distance participation are provided upon request. Members are expected to attend all meetings with allowances for reasonable absences. Aug 31, 2026 Sept 28, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 Members are invited to participate for an initial 1-year (renewable annually) term. ## Molly Dexter ## Interim Administrator of ## Early Childhood ## Education molly.dexter@isd194.org 952-232-3011 For more information visit: https://www.isd194.org/Pa ge/1634 Those selected will be notified by the ECFE ## Advisory Council Chairperson and will start their term in May of each year. Any vacancies during a term shall be filled by the same process. ## * School Board member (Amber Cameron 1/25) Nov 30, 2026 Jan 25, 2027 Feb 22, 2027 March 22, 2027 April 26, 2027 May 17, 2027 ## Finance Advisory ## Council ## The Finance Advisory Council's purpose is to function as an advisory committee to the LAS Administration to ensure community participation and understanding of the district's financial and budget planning processes, and to provide input to the Administration on budget planning that supports the school district's goals. Fiscal topics include short and long-term financial planning; financial policies and Members are composed of 4 interested citizens or taxpayers of the district who, upon application, are appointed by the school board for 3-year terms. Also included are one each of a licensed staff member, a non-licensed staff member, a building administrator, and a school board member. At least four meetings/year, quarterly at the ## District Office from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Sept 17, 2026 Dec 17, 2026 March 18, 2027 June 17, 2027 Members are invited to participate for an initial 2-year or 3-year term to stagger replacements and are expected to attend all meetings. ## Budget and Finance practices; financial decisions’ impact analysis, local, state and national trends in finance and economics; and analysis of legislative issues affecting education. (Tony Reichenberger, ## Brian Thompson 1/25) ## Gifted Advisory ## Council ## The Gifted Advisory Council (GAC) was formed to promote and enhance the goals and objectives of K-12 ## Gifted/Advanced Services programming. The council participates in, but is not limited to: -Examine and review current gifted education best practice research in order to be an informed and united voice in advocacy for the unique needs of gifted learners. -Provide ongoing feedback about current gifted programming in Lakeville Area Schools. ## The Gifted Advisory Council shall reflect the diversity of our district and the school sites: *licensed teaching staff *students *parents/guardians *School Board member (Amber Cameron - not required) *District administrators Whenever possible, parents and other community residents shall comprise at least two-thirds of the advisory council members. ## The Elementary and ## Secondary Teaching & ## Learning Coordinators shall review applications for public ## The Gifted ## Advisory Council meets 3 times a year for 75 minutes. Tuesday evenings 4:15-5:30 p.m. in-person. Nov 10, 2026 Jan 12, 2027 April 13, 2027 Members are invited to participate for a 1-year or 2-year term, both renewable. ## Janessa Dorsey and/or ## Rose Larsen, Teaching & ## Learning Assistants teachlearnassistants@isd1 94.org 952-232-2019 For more information, please visit our website. participation on the ## Council. Those selected will be notified and will start their term in September of each year. ## Multi-District ## Collaborative ## Advisory Council ## The Multi-District ## Collaborative Council (MDCC) was formed to develop and sustain the joint district ## Achievement and Integration Plan for ISD 194 and ISD 191. The MDCC is comprised of staff from both districts as well as community members and parents/guardians. Members help to promote collaboration and understanding and build support for the district’s overall goals as well as individual programs, policies, and initiatives. *Required by state statute ## The Multi-District ## Collaborative Council (MDCC) shall reflect the diversity of our district: *Staff *Students *Parents *Residents *School Board member (TBD) ## The MDCC meets 2+ times a year. during the ## Mondays 4-5:30pm Members are invited to participate for an initial 1-year (renewable annually) term. ## Rhonda Kaczor, ## Administrative Assistant ## Rhonda.Kaczor@isd194.org 952-232-2046 For more information visit our website. ## Special Education ## Advisory Council ## The Special Education ## Advisory Council (SEAC) advises the Executive Director of Student Services regarding current issues, program development, parental At least half of the designated council members must be parents of students with a disability. When a nonpublic school is Meetings are held quarterly from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the District Office. Sept 24, 2026 Members shall serve an initial two-year term. The term shall start with the first meeting in September. ## Madeline (Maddi) Orr, ## Special Services Admin ## Assistant madeline.orr@isd194.org 952-232-2011 concerns, and departmental priorities. Its mission is to provide input to the District's department of special education, to serve as a communication link with the Lakeville area community at large, and to advocate for high-quality educational programs for all students. The council believes that one of the most important aspects of special education services is the role played by parents in the education of their children with special needs. *Required by state statute ## (125A.24) located in the district, the council must include at least one member who is a parent of a nonpublic school student with a disability, or an employee of a nonpublic school if no parent of a nonpublic school student with a disability is available to serve. *School Board ## Member (Kim Baker 1/25) Nov 19, 26 Jan 21, 2027 March 18, 2027 Those appointed to the council during the course of the school year, will start their two-year term in the following September. ## Membership, thereafter, may continue on a yearly basis. For more information visit our ## Special Education Advisory ## Council Teaching & ## Learning ## Advisory Council The purpose of the Teaching ## and Learning Advisory Council (TLAC) is to provide input and feedback to the Administration regarding the District's teaching and learning programming. This council participates in, but is not limited to: ● Providing feedback on district-wide goals ## The Teaching & ## Learning Advisory Council shall reflect the diversity of our district and the school sites: **licensed teaching staff, **non-licensed support staff, **students **parents ## The TLAC ## Advisory Committee meets a minimum of five times a year on Monday evenings 4-5:30 p.m. in-person. Time: 4:00-6:00PM ## Oak Room District ## Office Oct 5, 2026 Membership is composed of interested staff and stakeholders who, upon accepted application, are invited to participate for up to a 3-year term. Any vacancies during a term shall be filled by the selection process ## Rose Larsen & Janessa ## Dorsey, Teaching & ## Learning Assistants teachlearnassistants@isd1 94.org 952-232-2020 For more information visit the website. related to CACR - ## Comprehensive ## Achievement & Civic ## Readiness Plan ● Providing feedback during some phases of the standards-based review cycle ● Provide feedback regarding annual updates made to the ## High School Program of Studies ● Pursues community support to accelerate the closure of the achievement gap of our diverse learners **other community residents **school board members (Paul ## Carbone, Carly ## Anderson, Matt ## Swanson) ## The Superintendent, ## Executive Director of ## Teaching & Learning, ## Director of Teaching ## & Learning, PreK-12 shall serve as ex-officio members. Whenever possible, parents and other community residents shall comprise at least two-thirds of the advisory council members. ## Executive Director of ## Teaching & Learning, ## Director of Teaching ## & Learning, PreK-12 shall review applications for public participation on the ## Council. Those selected will be notified by the Department of Nov 9, 2026 Dec 7, 2026 Jan 11, 2027 May 3, 2027 *meetings subject to change outlined in the selection criteria. ## Teaching & Learning and will start their term in September of each year. ## Wellness Policy ## Advisory The purpose of the Wellness ## Policy Advisory Council is to provide input and feedback to the Administration and the School Board regarding the District’s wellness policy. The committee participates in, but is not limited to: providing feedback on the wellness policy, assisting in developing guidance documents for District staff to support the wellness policy, and assisting in the Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment. Members include representatives from: ## Director of Student ## Health, Safety, & ## Wellness, Student ## Nutrition Director & ## Coordinator, Executive ## Director of Operations, ## Health Services, ## Principals, Teaching & ## Learning, Benefits ## Specialist, ## Parent/Community ## Members, School ## Board Member (Carly ## Anderson 1/25), High ## School Students, Teachers. Members are accepted for a up to a 3 year term. Will meet 3 times per year for 2 hours from 4:00-5:30 pm in person in the ## Spruce Room at the District Office. Oct 26, 2026 Feb 1, 2027 April 19, 2027 Members are accepted for up to a 3-year term. ## Karin Kuhn, Director of ## Student Health, Safety, & ## Wellness karin.kuhn@isd194.org 952-232-2016 ## Kristen Rezac, Director of ## Student Nutrition kristen.rezac@isd194.org 952-232-2063 ## Committee Name Purpose Membership ## Requirements ## Typical Meeting ## Schedule ## Term Administrative Contact District 917 To jointly deliver educational services through District 917 for the benefit of the member districts and their students ## One School Board member OR a resident voter of the school district voted in 917 on by June 15 per MOU. (Kim Baker 1/25) Twice per month in the evening ## Effective July 1 3-year term ## Dr. Michael Favor District 917 ## Superintendent 651-423-8226 michael.favor@isd917.org ## Minnesota State ## High School ## League Liaison ## The Minnesota State High ## School League provides educational opportunities for students through interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs, and provides leadership and support for member schools/districts. ## Requires one School Board member to represent both high schools on the membership contract and an Administration member (Kim Baker 1/25) As needed 1-year term Mike Zweber ## Lakeville North Activities ## Director michael.zweber@isd194.org Association of ## Metropolitan ## School Districts 46 K-12 school districts, 6 intermediate/educational cooperative districts — One voice. AMSD speaks with a unified voice to advocate for metropolitan school districts and their learners. ## Requires one School Board member (does not have to be chair but that is what name ## I give AMSD) (Amber Cameron 1/26) and Superintendent Monthly morning meeting ## Scott Croonquist ## Executive Director/Lobbyist 612-430-7811 scroonquist@amsd.org ## Lakeville Arenas Board and Joint powers agreement with ## the Lakeville Arenas, City of ## Requires one School Board member ## Monthly meeting Justin Miller ## City Administrator ## Lakeville Arenas ## Operations ## Committee ## Lakeville, School District, ## Heritage Figure Skating Club, ## and Lakeville Hockey Association. (Carly Anderson 1/25) and Superintendent 952-985-4403 jmiller@lakevillemn.gov Updated June 4, 2026