[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Council on Disability, the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee, the Board of School Administrators, and the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.

Jennifer Foley – St. Cloud, MN

Council on Disability

Member

Effective: December 16, 2020

Term Expires: January 3, 2022

Replacing: Hilary Hauser

John Fechter – Wyoming, MN

Council on Disability

Member

Effective: December 16, 2020

Term Expires: January 3, 2022

Replacing: Brian Bonte

About the Council on Disability:

The Council on Disability consists of 17 members who advise, provide technical assistance, collaborate with others, and advocate to expand opportunities, improve the quality of life, and empower all people with disabilities.

More information on the Council on Disability can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Valerie Grover – Lakeville, MN

Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee

Metropolitan County Official

Effective: December 16, 2020

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Georg Fischer

About the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee:

The Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee was established to assist the Metropolitan Council in carrying out planning activities addressing the water supply needs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Advisory Committee, which is instrumental in the development of the Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan, meets regularly to discuss plan implementation and other relevant water supply topics.

More information on the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Nancy Antoine – Dundas, MN

Board of School Administrators

Elementary School Principal Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Reappointment

Tracy Reimer – Annandale, MN

Board of School Administrators

Higher Education Faculty in an Educational Administration Program Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Reappointment

Jinger Gustafson – Minneapolis, MN

Board of School Administrators

Higher Education Administrator Member

Effective: December 16, 2020

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Kimberly Hartung

About the Board of School Administrators:

The Board of School Administrators is a ten-member board appointed by the Governor responsible for the licensing of nearly 7,000 superintendents, principals, directors of special education, and directors of community education across the state of Minnesota. It is also charged with approving university preparation programs for school administrators, establishing and approving continuing education requirements, and enforcing the Code of Ethics.

More information on the Board of School Administrators can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Jesse Winkler – Brooklyn Park, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Public Member

Effective: January 5, 2021

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Replacing: Freddie Davis-English

About the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy:

The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy regulates the practices of alcohol and drug counseling, professional counseling, and professional clinical counseling in the State of Minnesota. The Board carries out its mission through effective licensure and enforcement of statutes and rules that ensure a standard of competent and ethical practice.

More information on the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.