History Jennifer resides in the Chisago Lakes area with her husband, dog and two cats. She has four adult children and seven fabulous grandchildren.
Education
Interests
Reading, music, theatre, gardening, family adventures.
History
Sandy grew up in Eveleth, MN and now resides in White Bear Lake, MN with her husband, son and daughter.
Experience
Education
Certifications Minnesota State Teaching License
Interests
Reading, bicycling, swimming and volunteering with my church.
History
Lori is an English/Language Arts Learning Manager at Wolf Creek. Before that she spent 15 years teaching at Chisago Lakes High School, where her husband still teaches. She also spent 10 years at the district level working with Q-Comp, Communications and Staff Development.
Experience
Education
Certifications
Minnesota State Teaching License
Interests
Lori likes to travel and some memorable trips have been to Norway and the Panama Canal. She is also an avid reader and prefers mystery and thrillers.
History
Sue and her family moved to Chisago City in 1976. She has three adult children and five grandchildren.
Experience
23 years teaching in the Chisago Lakes School District as an elementary Physical Education specialist at Taylors Falls and Lakeside Elementary. Chisago Lakes District Q-comp coordinator 2007-2010.
Education
Interests
Reading, gardening, continuous learning.
Work History:
Teacher in White Bear Lake Mn, 1971-2006
• Mathematic 7-12 Pre-Algebra to Precalculus • Department Chair 6 years
• Secondary Curriculum Coordinator 8 years • Nominated Teacher of the Year 3 times, finalist once • District 4 Director for M.C.T.M.
• Member of Minnesota Best Practice Network for Mathematics
Business History
• Owner of Mack Landscaping 1985 - 2018 (retired)
Community:
• Member of Parks Commission 20 years, Creator and lead person for the O.W.L.L.’s (Ojiketa Wednesdays for Laughs, Lunch and Service), Retirees who work to maintain and improve Ojiketa Regional , Chisago Lakes Rotary, Youth Exchange Officer, Chisago Lakes Hockey Association, Chamber of Commerce member, Community Ambassador.
History:
Ruth Stark moved to Chisago City in 1985 to begin her teaching career. She married in 1994 and has two adult children, one of whom is working in the community and the other is a junior at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Experience and Education:
She has a B.A. in German and English from UW-Superior.
She taught German and English for 36 years at Chisago Lakes High School.
During her tenure, she was a member and a leader of several groups including the Professional Development Committee, the Gifted and Talented Committee, and the High School Building Council.
She held leadership roles in the Q-Comp program.
She was a long-time Chisago Lakes Education Minnesota representative assembly member and a teacher’s rights advocate.
She retired in the spring of 2021.
Education:
Business History:
Interests:
" I have spent my entire career in education (24 years) working with non-traditional students (and the very creative staff that go with them) and I enjoy the freedom this allows. I greatly appreciate that we live in a state where it is recognized that not every student learns the same way and that charters, ALCs, and others are necessary to meet the needs of all MN students. I very much hope to use my experience and passion for alternative ed. here, at Wolf Creek, to continue the excellence that has been established. I am excited to be here and thrilled at what the future holds for us."
Purpose: This group works within the school to create healthy choices for activities and additions of healthy lifestyles to the curriculum for staff and students. This committee will promote emotional, physical, and mental health initiatives at the charter school within the constraints of the budget passed by the committee each year by the board. This committee will create activities that provide for the common welfare of all charter school constituents. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will promote student, parent, and staff awareness of issues pertaining to human sexuality. This committee will bring recommendations to the board for speakers on these subject areas and outreach to the community and parents as needed. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will work to ensure the visibility of the charter school in the Chisago Lakes community and the larger MN community. We will follow all ethical marketing practices to ensure families of our unique online option and its strengths. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This working group will ensure that the director of the school is evaluated on a yearly basis using a standardized measurement tool. The purposes of this group will be to create or revise said tool on a yearly basis and oversee the evaluation process as well as any needed improvement plans. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will work to ensure that all open positions at Wolf Creek are advertised in a legal and ethical manner. It will be a directive for this group to encourage applications for underserved and underrepresented communities in education. Hiring practices such as interview questions and procedures will be under the guidance authority of this group with final approval by the school board at all times. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: Curriculum Committee. This committee meets at least two times per year in the fall and the spring to investigate the curriculum options used at the charter school. As an online charter school, this committee will be responsible for reporting to the board on needed curriculum purchases at least once per year as the board develops a budget in the spring. In addition, this group will develop recommendations along with consultation of the charter school director to develop recommendations for board considerations for policies and procedures on grading and instruction, along with curriculum options. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on May 1st each year from the committee chair. Report must include any curriculum needs in terms of dollar amounts for the upcoming school year and so this report must be completed by May 1st of each year. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will investigate differentiating practices for gifted students along with accurate identification methods. This committee will be responsible for proposing the use of the gifted and talented funds as well as promoting knowledge among all staff members on this segment of the student population. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will create a commencement ceremony each year that celebrates the unique nature of our students and the rich history of the charter school. Product: A deliverable of a graduation ceremony that meets the constraints of the budget set out by the board and satisfies all constituents is necessary from this committee each year during the first week of June. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will investigate factors around academic policies including credits needed for graduation and transfers from other schools just to name a few items the committee has investigated in years past. Items can be brought to this committee to be investigated and all research will be brought back to the board with recommendations if possible for changes to board policies and procedures. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will meet when the purchased services contract expires to follow all legally required rules and regulations to purchase needed services. All recommendations will be brought to the board for final board action at all times. Product: In a year in which the purchased services contract is negotiated this committee will work with legal counsel to bring a proposed contract before the board in a timely manner, said contract will meet the purchased services needs of the school and also fit into the budget of the school. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: This committee will promote the well-being of all students at Wolf Creek, including those on an IEP or 504 plan. This committee will meet once per year to review all services and the possible addition of services in the future with the special education director appointed by the St Croix River Education District. A report once yearly to the board will include the number of students receiving special education services and the variety of services offered at Wolf Creek. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: The Finance Committee works to ensure that the school has a budget passed by the board each year and is able to pay all accounts payable on time. Product: This committee will bring a proposed budget each spring to the board for approval as well as updates to the budget document throughout the year. Accountability: This committee will consist of the Board Chair, Director, Dean of Students, and Business Manager of the charter school. Other members may be added when necessary.
Purpose: The Personnel Policies Committee works to ensure that the personnel policies are up to date. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.
Purpose: The WBWF Working Group has been created to ensure that all elements of the WBWF plan for the school are implemented with fidelity. Product: This working group will be responsible for creating and bringing to the board for approval all required WBWF documents in a timely manner. Accountability: This working group will report to the board and charter school director on all elements of their work.
All meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 4:30 pm
PARENT REPRESENTATION NEEDED ON THE WOLF CREEK SCHOOL BOARD! Please contact your student's Learning Manager for more info. or call 651-213-4095
Location:
Wolf Creek Online High School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
2021-2022 Academic Year:
