Board of Directors

Linda Gavanda, Mathematics teacher, has a BA in Mathematics and an Urban Teachers Degree from Metropolitan State University and a BA in Visual Arts from Bethel University. Linda has several years experience teaching in both traditional and charter public schools.
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Emily Hanrahan, Language Arts teacher, has a BA in English Literature and Teaching Communication, […]

One of the first policies the board is reviewing focuses on   “Equal Educational Opportunity”. It can be linked to items such as the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  In addition to the prosaic language of compliance with civil rights laws and […]

Overseeing school policy is a primary governance function of the board. To better address and communicate this responsibility, we are documenting both a philosophy and operating procedures for policy development, adoption, and implementation. Given the clear obligations to our community, the board would like to take this opportunity to invite our student, parent/guardian, and faculty stakeholders […]

The MN Association of Charter Schools has announced their 2009 legislative initiative, “The Charter School Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2009.” To access a copy of the press release sent to local media about the initiative, as well as a summary of the major components of their legislative platform, please click on the […]

To help engage your participation and generate discussion in  the site/relocation portion of the evening, a preliminary on-line survey is now available  at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pHdSOQ9_2bFomyGGGCiG99xw_3d_3d

Introductory Remarks (Endel Kallas)
 
Greetings to all and welcome to our regular board meeting for October.  Present today are incoming and outgoing board members, current parents, faculty and staff, and interested parties representing the broader educational and social community we serve.  Many of us wear multiple hats.  In board work, this can […]

As a charter school, Watershed functions much like a free-standing School District and is governed by its own Board of Directors. The Board is made up of faculty and non-faculty members, and operates in accord with its Bylaws, which provide that directors will be elected for two year terms, by the community of the school […]

This year’s election commences Monday August 27,2007. All ballots must be submitted by Friday September 14, 2007. Eligible voters include the current school faculty, staff, and families of the students. 
Ballots may be submitted as paper copy or on-line. They are available at the school front desk or online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gUYYOMwx_2fQ6FhDYNKvEbwQ_3d_3d
 

Watershed, as a charter school, is governed by a Board of Directors, and functions much like a free standing School District.   The Board is made up of faculty and non faculty, and operates in accord with its Bylaws, which provide that directors will be elected for two year terms, by the community of the school […]

Some time soon, minutes of board meetings will be posted here.