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Greetings from Your School Board Members…

“We are all in this together!” a student’s poster in the middle school proclaims.  Our children’s success in the diverse and changing world is dependent on all of us working together – parents, family, caring community adults and all the employees of the school district.  Teaching children in Bemidji is truly a team effort.  We’re fortunate to have experienced, caring teachers and dedicated staff, parents, and volunteers willing to go the extra mile to help our children succeed.  Please take time to review our most recent accomplishments and find out what our schools can offer you and your child.

As elected leaders, we welcome your input.  Contact information for the school board is available on this website, along with meeting minutes.  Board meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room (502 Minnesota Ave NW).  Please come to our informal listening session at 6:00 p.m. prior to the school board meeting, Board members are there to listen to your questions, ideas and concerns.  Board meetings are also televised live on Paul Bunyan Cable Channel 90.

Our best wishes to you and your child…

Board Resources

Board Members

Ann Long Voelkner
Year Elected - 2003
333-0510 (home)
Ann_LongVoelkner@isd31.net

Jenny Frenzel
Year Elected - 2023
218-766-3939
Jenny_Frenzel@isd31.net

Anna Manecke
Year Elected - 2023
218-368-6217
Anna_Manecke@isd31.net

David Wall
Year Elected - 2023
218-308-5422
Dave_Wall@isd31.net

Jack Aakhus
Year Elected - 2025
218-209-1865
Jack_Aakhus@isd31.net

Todd Haugen
Year Elected - 2025
218-766-9527
Todd_Haugen@isd31.net