Board Members

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Board Members

One of the unique and wonderful aspects of Charter Schools is their leadership — run entirely by staff, parents, and community members. Being on the Board of Directors is a chance to work together and make decisions that create opportunities for students.

A charter school board is the entity that is legally charged with governing a charter school and ultimately responsible to its community. Charter school boards govern by adopting a mission, vision, and goals and adopting policies.

The Board provides overall direction for the development and growth of Vermilion Country Schools, evaluates the Administrator, approves all significant educational and operational policies, and monitors compliance.

All members are elected to the Board, unless an opening occurs mid-term, in which case the Board has authority to fill that position by appointment. Board elections are held each year at the annual meeting in February. Eligible voters include parents/guardians of current students, school staff, and current board members.


Directors

Staff Members
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Nick Gerritsen

Teacher
Member

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Nick Gerritsen

Teacher
Member

02/21/2025 - 06/30/2027

218-753-1246

ngerritsen@vermilioncountry.org

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Eddie Barron

Teacher
Finance Committee Member
Treasurer

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Eddie Barron

Teacher
Finance Committee Member
Treasurer

07/30/2026 - 06/30/2029

218-753-1246

ebarron@vermilioncountry.org


Parent Members
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Jessa Boyer

AIPAC chair, Board & AIPAC liason

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Jessa Boyer

AIPAC chair, Board & AIPAC liason

12/11/2025 - 06/30/2027

218-753-1246

jboyer@vermilioncountry.org


Community Members
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Jodi Summit

Board Chair
Personnel Committee

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Jodi Summit

Board Chair
Personnel Committee

2/21/2025 - 6/30/2028

218-753-2950

jsummit@vermilioncountry.org

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Marit Kringstad

Community Member
Board Secretary
Personnel Committee

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Marit Kringstad

Community Member
Board Secretary
Personnel Committee

05/15/2026 - 06/30/2029

218-753-1246

mkringstad@vermilioncountry.org

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Sarah Wallert-Ramponi

Community Member
Vice Chair

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Sarah Wallert-Ramponi

Community Member
Vice Chair

5/15/2026 - 06/30/2029

218-753-1246

sramponi@vermilioncountry.org


Ex-Officio Members
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Sam O'Brien

Director

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Sam O'Brien

Director

218-248-2485

sam.obrien@vermilioncountry.org

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218.753.1246

ISD 4207

1 Enterprise Drive, Tower, MN 55790

PO Box 629, Tower, MN 55790

info@vermilioncountry.org