School board members sit on several committees advising the district in policy, curriculum and instruction, and planning. These committees may comprise parents, community members, faculty, administration, and, in most cases, members of the Board. All sessions for the following committees are open to the public, but public input is not generally solicited during committee meetings.

Facilities Advisory Committee

This advisory committee considers long-range planning for facilities and other facility development and construction elements to make sound recommendations to the Board.

Board Representative: John Klopstad and Amanda Plathe

Finance Advisory Committee

This advisory committee considers district finances and business practices/procedures. This includes various school district financial funds, administrative salaries, negotiations, and any other financial topics needing Board review or action.

Board Representatives: Joe Kennedy and Amanda Plathe

Policy Advisory Committee

This advisory committee monitors board effectiveness (roles and responsibilities), evaluates board meetings, reviews policy, recommends changes, and oversees the five-year cycle for policies. Changes recommended by the advisory committee are presented to the Board of Directors for approval.

Board Representatives: Jeanne Fisher and Jill Kremmin

Organization Committees that do not publish minutes

The following committees include representation from the Board of Education. Board members attend, participate in meetings, and provide reports to the Okoboji Board of Education. However, these meetings do not require a posted agenda and are not necessarily open to the public.

• Dickinson County Conference Board - Board Representative: Amanda Plathe

• Delegate for IASB - Board Representative: Jeanne Fisher