SouthWest Metro School Board
About the Board
The SWMetro school board consists of 11 governing board members. Every SWMetro member district has one sitting board member at a time.
The board meets once monthly at 5:30 PM. A quick meeting reference is available on the right hand column of the page.
For the most up to date meeting dates and times, visit the SWMetro district-wide calendar page.
School Board Leadership
- Board Chair | Peterson, Kristi | Shakopee Public Schools
- Board Vice Chair | Schulz, Erika | Watertown-Mayer Schools
- Board Clerk | Erickson, Angela | Eastern Carver County Schools
- Treasurer | Pauly, Deb | Jordan Public Schools
Board Chair | Peterson, Kristi | Shakopee Public Schools
Board Vice Chair | Schulz, Erika | Watertown-Mayer Schools
Board Clerk | Erickson, Angela | Eastern Carver County Schools
Treasurer | Pauly, Deb | Jordan Public Schools
Additional School Board Directors
- O'Brien, Tracy | Belle Plaine Public Schools
- Flicek, Cindy | Tri - City United Schools
- Amott, Kelly | Waconia Public Schools
- Havlicek, Dennis | New Prague Area Schools
- Olstad, Jessica | Prior Lake Savage Area Schools
- Bjorklund, Adam | Buffalo - Hanover - Montrose Public Schools
- Perlbachs, Emily | Central Public Schools
O'Brien, Tracy | Belle Plaine Public Schools
Flicek, Cindy | Tri - City United Schools
Amott, Kelly | Waconia Public Schools
Havlicek, Dennis | New Prague Area Schools
Olstad, Jessica | Prior Lake Savage Area Schools
Bjorklund, Adam | Buffalo - Hanover - Montrose Public Schools
Perlbachs, Emily | Central Public Schools
SouthWest Metro School Board Committees 2026
- Executive Committee
- Finance and Facilities Committee
- Policy Committee
- Community and Engagement Committee
- Labor and Management and Advisory Committee
- SWMetro Foundation
- MSBA Representative
- Bright Works Representative
- ASMD Representative
Executive Committee
Finance and Facilities Committee
Policy Committee
Community and Engagement Committee
Labor and Management and Advisory Committee
SWMetro Foundation
MSBA Representative
Bright Works Representative
ASMD Representative
Quick Access
| GOVERNING BOARD 5:30 PM |
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| AUGUST 19, 2025 |
| SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 |
| OCTOBER 21, 2025 |
| NOVEMBER 18, 2025 |
| DECEMBER 16, 2025 |
| JANUARY 20, 2026 |
| FEBRUARY 17, 2026 |
| MARCH 17, 2026 |
| APRIL 21, 2026 |
| MAY 19, 2026 |
| JUNE 16, 2026 |
| JULY 21, 2026 |