Office of the Governor Boards/Commissions

Public School Education, State Board of

Type of Board:	Policy Making	Pay/Benefits:
Voting Members:	7	Other Members:	0
Non-Voting Members:	0	Created by:	NDCC § 15.1-01-01
Length of Terms:	6 years, no term limits	Created by:	NDCC § 15.1-01-01
Frequency of Meetings:
Address:	Department of Public Instruction 600 East Boulevard, 11th Floor Bismarck, ND 58505-0440
Phone:	701.328.4572
Fax:	701.328.2461
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The Board handles final approval for all school district reorganizations, annexations and dissolution plans. It also deals with school board appeals. There are 7 members (6 appointed by the governor). One from each district specified in NDCC § 15.1-01-01, 2 members of North Dakota School Boards Association.

Member Name	Position	Work	County	Appt. Date	Term Ends
Baesler, Superintendent Kirsten	Executive Secretary	(701) 328-4572	Burleigh		Open
Effertz Hanson, Maria		(701) 500-1206	McHenry	9/5/2018	6/30/2024
Fastnacht, Jeff		(701) 751-6500	Morton	9/5/2018	6/30/2022
Holen, Steven		(701) 444-3626	McKenzie	9/5/2018	6/30/2022
Johnson, Josh		(701) 845-0483	Barnes	9/5/2018	6/30/2024
Meehl, Sonia		(701) 753-7431	Dickey	6/23/2014	6/30/2020
Vacancy	Vacancy - Position Terms 6/30/2026