Board of Education
The Board of Education is made up of seven school district residents elected at-large to serve terms of four years. The board is the governing body responsible for setting direction and providing support for quality educational opportunities for all students served by the St. Louis Park School District. Further, the board is responsible for providing resources necessary to pursue its goals according to its policies; and monitor district performance to see that results are consistent with goals and policies.

Board members welcome your input. Please call the school board message line with your questions or comments: 952-928-6040.

School Board Election Results

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Bruce Richardson, Chair
Board member since 2002
Memberships and Appointments:
SLP Education Loan Fund/Dollars for Scholars
ECSU Rep. Assembly
Liaison to: Park Spanish Immersion
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Rolf Peterson, Vice Chair
Board member since January 2004
Memberships and Appointments:
Community Education Advisory Council
Metropolitan Learning Alliance
City Telecommuncations Advisory Commission
Liaison to: Susan Lindgren
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Jim Yarosh, Director
Board member since 2002
Memberships and Appointments:
Association of Metropolitan School Districts
Minnesota School Boards Association Legislative Liaison
Care-I Citizens Legislative Task Force
Liaison to: Cedar Manor
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Nancy Gores, Clerk
Board member since January 2004
Memberships and Appointments:
MN State High School League Athletic Advisory Committee
Chemical Health Advisory Committee
Central Clinic Advisory Committee
Liaison to: Lenox/Senior Program, Aquila
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Larry Shapiro, Treasurer
Board member since 2006
Memberships and Appointments:
City Telecommunications Advisory Commission
TIES Board/District Technology Committee
Liaison to: Junior High
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Julie Sweitzer, Director
Board member since January 2004
Memberships and Appointments:
West Metro Education Joint Powers Program Board
Liaison to: Peter Hobart
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Pam Rykken, Director
Board member since 2008
Memberships and Appointments:
Community Education Advisory Council
Intermediate District 287 Representative


6425 West 33rd Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426-3498
phone: 952.928.6000 fax: 952.928.6020
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