BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD #777
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY STUDENT'S SUCCESS
Phone 320-843-2710 | Fax 320-843-2262
1400 Montana Avenue, Benson, MN 56215
Email: Supt@benson.k12.mn.us
COMMUNITY ED
Community Ed Advisory Council
The purposes of the Community Education Advisory Council, as set forth in its bylaws are:
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To recommend areas of program development
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To expand and improve communications between the school and various community groups and agencies.
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To promote the Community Education philosophy of lifelong learning for all ages
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To recommend appropriate Community Education program budgets.
The Community Education Advisory Council is composed of citizens from within the boundaries of the school district. The Council functions in cooperation with Community Education staff in an advisory capacity to promote the goals and objectives of Community Education.
Council Members:
Matthew Anderson
Erin Honebrink
Sarah Jaeger
Laurie O'Leary Lucas Olson
Laura Ostlie Sonja Schwiderski
Kerry Wilcox
Joy Zehringer
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Paul Carruth
Leah Olson
Lily Ostlie
Shelly Vergin
Chrysees Forbord Carissa McDonald
(Member at Large)
(President)
(Member at Large)
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School Board Rep
Youth Rep
Youth Rep
Ex-Officio - Community Ed Director
Ex-Officio - Early Childhood
Ex-Officio - Discovery Kids
The Advisory Council meets four times a year. Adult members are asked to serve 3-year terms, youth 1-year terms; each renewable for a 2nd term. If you're interested in serving on the council, please reach out to Shelly Vergin!