The McKinley Charter School Goverance Board oversees the operation of the school. The board meets monthly to establish policies, set the budget, oversee expenditures, approve hires, and evaluate the school and its chief administrator. The board meets the second Tuesday of the month.

Voting Members

Carl Bahnson President
Private Practice Attorney

Arita Jevens Vice-President
Retired High School Assistant Principal

Craig Falkner Treasurer
Wells Fargo Bank

Ron Cramer Clerk
Eau Claire County Sheriff

Sara Baer Community Representative
Owner of Avalon Floral

Doug Diermeier Staff Representative
McKinley Charter School Instructor

Deb Severson Community Representative
Reality Works

John Wallace Middle School Representative
South Middle School Principal

Mike Kohls Parent Representative
Business Sales Representative - Xcel Energy

Jeff Pepowski Altoona Representative
Altoona High School Principal

Sue Steffes High School Representative
Memorial High School Assistant Principal

Ex Officio Members

Pete Riley
McKinley Charter School Head of Operations