School board
Below is a list of school board members for the Brainerd school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Dr. Heidi Hahn
District Email: heidi.hahn@isd181.org
Mailing Address: 804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 218-454-6900
Kevin Boyles
Email: kevin.boyles@isd181.org
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Michelle Brekken
Email: michelle.brekken@isd181.org
Term ends: 12/31/2026
DJ Dondelinger
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Randy Heidmann
Email: randy.heidmann@isd181.org
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Sarah Speer
Email: sarah.speer@isd181.org
Term ends: 12/31/2026
John Ward
Email: john.ward@isd181.org
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Your legislators
Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Brainerd school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 5: Paul Utke, R – Park Rapids
• Website
• Email: sen.paul.utke@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-9651
• Facebook: SenatorPaulUtke
• Twitter: @senutke
• Legislative aide: Bryce Hingst – 651-296-4196
House District 5A: Krista Knudsen, R – Lake Shore
• Website
• Email: rep.krista.knudsen@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-9918
• Facebook: kristaknudsenforhouse
• Twitter: @KristaForHouse
• Legislative aide: Mary Elizabeth Lonergan – 651-297-5603
Senate District 10: Nathan Wesenberg, R – Little Falls
• Website
• Email: sen.nathan.wesenberg@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-4913
• Facebook: NathanWesenbergforsenate
• Legislative aide: Andy Larson – 651-296-4839
House District 10A: Ron Kresha, R – Little Falls
• Website
• Email: rep.ron.kresha@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-4247
• Facebook: RepRonKresha
• Twitter: @None
• Legislative aide: Jynell Boulka – 651-296-0640
Senate District 6: Justin Eichorn, R – Grand Rapids
• Website
• Email: sen.justin.eichorn@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-7079
• Facebook: senatorjustineichorn
• Twitter: @senatoreichorn
• Legislative aide: Victor Florell – 651-296-4136
House District 6A: Ben Davis, R – Merrifield
• Website
• Email: rep.ben.davis@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-0172
• Facebook: bendavis6a
• Legislative aide: Dorene Kainz – 651-296-1554
House District 6B: Josh Heintzeman, R – Nisswa
• Website
• Email: rep.josh.heintzeman@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-4333
• Facebook: heintzeman
• Twitter: @joshheintzeman
• Legislative aide: Sam Moyer – 651-296-4371
Local union affiliates
Education Minnesota Brainerd
Phone: 2188258756
President: Misty Jobe
Email: misty.jobe@isd181.org
Field staff: Rose Lendt
Email: Rose.Lendt@edmn.org
Education Minnesota Brainerd Educational Assistants
Phone: (218) 764-3540
President: Sarah Rhoda
Email: sarahrhoda@gmail.com
Field staff: Rose Lendt
Email: Rose.Lendt@edmn.org
Education Minnesota Brainerd Food Service EASRP
Phone: (218) 765-4022
President: Sharon Chisholm
Email: sharon.chisholm@isd181.org
Field staff: Rose Lendt
Email: Rose.Lendt@edmn.org
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