PACT Charter Schools

School Board of Directors

The PACT Charter School Board of Directors agrees to uphold PACT's mission to partner with parents, students, and staff to develop students of character and academic excellence. The Board provides overall direction for PACT's development and growth, evaluates the Superintendent of Schools, approves all significant educational and operational policies, and monitors compliance.

2025-2026 Members:

Chair: Ryan Heineman ‘06, Parent
Vice Chair: Ann Ostendorf, Vice Chair | Teacher
Treasurer: Nathan Plack, Treasurer | Parent
Secretary: Amanda Mackereth, Secretary | Parent
Parents: Jason Busch, Chad Lucas
Teachers: Nicole Kallod, Danae Trauth
Community Member: Nicole Rhoad
Ex-Officio: Dr. Nathan Flansburg, Superintendent
 

School Board Webpage   

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee (BFC) provides oversight of PACT Charter School's finances and financial policies to ensure high-integrity professional accounting practices are followed and to provide effective communication related to financial matters. They also ensure the prudent use of school funds and adherence to the approved budget while providing relevant information and guidance to the PACT School Board.
 

2025-2026 Members:
Chair: Greg Danger, Parent
Vice-Chair: Tracy Peters (Chief Operating Officer)
Treasurer: Nathan Plack, Parent
Advisor: Dr. Nathan Flansburg (Superintendent)
Parents: Ryan Carlson, Shane Ewanika, Jay Rosenthal, Sara Whitby

District Advisory Committee

The District Advisory Committee (DAC) monitors the continuous academic and nonacademic improvement of PACT Charter School. The committee works with the administration to analyze data and recommend rigorous academic standards as student achievement goals for school improvement.
 

2025-2026 DAC Members:

Administrative Lead: Teresa Widen (Executive Director of Teaching and Learning)
Parents: Jacqueline Washburn (parent liaison), Sean Sutter, Ross Peters, Mandy Thomsen, Nikki Engelman, Jonna Meidal
Staff: Kerry Oolman, Susanna Fomby

Special Education Advisory Council

The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) serves as a collaborative forum where parents and staff come together to share ideas, identify needs, and provide feedback that helps strengthen PACT’s special education programs. The council works to improve services and expand educational and extracurricular opportunities for students with disabilities, ensuring every child is supported in reaching their full potential. Members include parents of students with disabilities—as required by the State of Minnesota—along with teachers and staff appointed by the council chair. Together, they foster communication, partnership, and continuous improvement in support of all learners.

2025-2026 Members:

Chair: AnnaRae Klopfer, Director of Special Services
Parents: Amber Bona, Katie Flermoen, Sarah Lundeen, Hannah McElmury
Staff: Natasha Tice, Michelle Goodrich, Cheryl Swenson

PCS Building Company

The PCS Building Company is a legal entity that exists solely to hold ownership of any building PACT may build. PACT Charter School leases from PCS Building Co. to take advantage of lease aid. PCS will finance the building through tax-exempt bonds. Selling bonds provides money to the PCS to purchase, renovate and/or build a new facility.
 

2025-2026 Members:
Chair: Travis Graway, parent
Parents: Loren Appleberry, Nathan Washburn
Staff: Joel Hedberg

PCS Building Co. Mailing Address:
PCS Building Co., 7250 East Ramsey Parkway, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303-6902