The McKinley Charter School Governance 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

Jackie Belka Community Representative
Retired School Administrator

Ron Cramer Community Representative
Eau Claire County Sheriff

Mike Erikson Middle School Representative
South Middle School Principal

Alyce Knueppel Secretary
Eau Claire County Department of Human Services Secretary

Mike Kohls Parent Representative
Business Sales Representative - Xcel Energy

Kurt Madsen High School Representative
Memorial High School Assistant Principal

Megan McCrackin Staff Representative
McKinley Charter School Instructor

Jay Meilke Altoona School District Representative
Altoona High School Counselor

Deb Severson Community Representative

Sue Waits Community Representative

Jim Walsh
Eau Claire County Public Defender

Ex Officio Members

Pete Riley
McKinley Charter School Administrator