[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of School Administrators, Governor’s Workforce Development Board, Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Board of Directors, and Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education.

Jill Lofald – Duluth, MN
Board of School Administrators
Public Member
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Christine Tucci Osorio – Woodbury, MN
Board of School Administrators
Superintendent Member
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Scott Wallner – St. Joseph, MN
Board of School Administrators
Community Education Director
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

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.

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Josh Berg – Elko New Market, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: July 1, 2025
Replacing: David Debevec

Deb Broberg – St. Paul, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: July 1, 2025
Replacing: Jennifer Lang

John Ramirez – St. Paul, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: July 1, 2025
Replacing: Anthony Ramunno

Ali Rodway – Minneapolis, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: July 1, 2025
Reappointment

About the Governor’s Workforce Development Board:
The Governor’s Workforce Development Board, or GWDB, is Minnesota’s federally required state workforce development board under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The GWDB is tasked with advising the Governor, state agencies, and the Legislature on issues related to the state’s public workforce development system, along with overseeing the state’s four-year WIOA State Plan.

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Cindy Walters – Chaska, MN
Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Board of Directors
Education Representative - Secondary School Administrator
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2024

About the Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Board of Directors:
The Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Board of Directors promotes and supports career and technical student organizations as they work to provide student opportunities for leadership, personal development, community service, and career preparation.

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Paul Hustoles – Mankato, MN
Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
Member
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Rebecca Lynn Petersen – Fergus Falls, MN
Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
Member
Effective: March 9, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: George Sutton

About the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education:
The Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, consisting of 16 members, is responsible for policy and fiscal oversight of agency management and operations including a public residential arts high school, a statewide arts lending library, and professional development and resource programs. The Perpich Center provides all Minnesota students the opportunity to develop, enhance, and integrate their artistic and academic abilities to their highest potential.

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The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website for a list of boards and commissions, including open positions.