As we approach January 1, 2025, nine individuals from MREA member organizations are stepping up to run and fill vacant seats on MREA’s Board of Directors. Three of MREA’s membership zones have vacancies for the new year and have been sent voting information.
Here are the candidates ready to represent their zones:
Vacancies and Candidates
North Central Zone (1 open seat)
At-Large | 4-Year Term | 2025-2028
- Jenna Fromm, Pine City View Profile
- Julia Kicker, Menahga View Profile
- Aaron Sinclair, Little Falls View Profile
- Melissa Sparks, Henning View Profile
South Central Zone (2 open seats)
Administrator | 4-Year Term | 2025-2028
- Karla Beck, Redwood Area School District View Profile
- Brad Johnson, Renville County West School District View Profile
- Chip Rankin, Minnewaska Area School District View Profile
School Board | 4-Year Term | 2025-2028
- Melissa Sunderman, New Ulm School District View Profile
South Zone (1 open seat)
School Board | 4-Year Term | 2025-2028
- Mark Swenson, Houston School District View Profile
These candidates will be introduced at MREA’s 2024 Annual Member Meeting on December 10. Register here for the meeting.
Who Votes? If your district or organization will have an opening in your zone for January 1, voting instructions were mailed and emailed to your main office:
- Each ISD stakeholder group (Administrators, School Board, Teachers) casts one vote per open seat, totaling three votes per seat.
- Qualifying Associate members receive one vote per open seat.
Make sure your organization casts its vote/s online by 11:45 pm on December 31 to ensure your voice is heard.