Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors focuses on operations, ensuring that the school is faithful to its charter, mission, vision and compliance with all state and federal statutes regarding school policies, operations, and board procedures. The Seven Hills Preparatory Academy Board of Directors is comprised of eleven members dedicated to the school’s mission and the success of all SHPA students. With a diverse background of expertise and experience, the Board consists of seven parent members, three teachers, and one community member.

The Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of each month and all meetings are open to the public. Board minutes are posted to the school’s website. Copies of all minutes and finances are maintained in the Director’s office.

School Board meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. and from July – December are located in the gymnasium at the Richfield Campus; from January – June, meetings are located at our Burnsville Campus.

You may contact the school board with any questions or concerns: shpaschoolboard@shpamn.org, Wes Whalberg, Board Chair, wwhalberg@shpamn.org; Stephanie Graczak, Board Secretary, sgraczak@shpamn.org.

SHPA Board Roster

  • Dana Banitt (Teacher)

    Seated: July 2023 | Term Expires: June 2026

  • Lisa Barnidge (Community)

    Seated: July 2020 | Term Expires: June 2025

  • Teron Buford (Parent)

    Seated: July 2022 | Term Expires: June 2025

  • Megan Daoust (Teacher)

    Seated: July 2024 | Term Expires: June 2026

  • Stephanie Graczak (Parent) Secretary

    Seated: July 2023 | Term Expires: June 2026

  • Andrew Jackson (Parent)

    Seated: July 2024 | Term Expires: June 2027

  • Christopher Lamprecht (Teacher)

    Seated: July 2022 | Term Expires: June 2025

  • Michael Meyer (Community) Treasurer

    Seated: July 2022 | Term Expires: June 2025

  • Allison Peterson (Parent) Vice Chair

    Seated: July 2023 | Term Expires: June 2026

  • Wes Whalberg (Parent) Chair

    Seated: July 2021 | Term Expires: June 2024

  • Carolyn Farrell (Exec Dir)

    Ex Officio

Board Meeting Minutes

Committee Meeting Minutes

2024-2025

Committee Meeting Minutes

2023-2024

SHPA ABC Board

The Company was formed for the sole purposes of owning and leasing real estate to Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and public charter school.

Mailing Address:
1401 W. 76th St.
Richfield, MN 55423

Members:

Ryan Grutsch (Chair): rgrutsch@shpamn.org

Kate Docken (Treasurer):  kdocken@shpamn.org

Janeen Raaen (Secretary): janeenabr@gmail.com