Serve on Committees
PACT Committees
PACT is all about partnering with parents, staff, and students. One way we do that is through committee meetings where we collaborate on curriculum, programming, policies, and finance.
Get Involved
Serving on a committee is one of the most direct ways to shape PACT—from curriculum and finance to special education and long-term planning. Each committee has its own path to membership, noted in its section below. Committee meeting dates are posted on the District Calendar.
School Board of Directors
The PACT Charter School Board of Directors upholds 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.
2026–2027 Members:
Chair: TBD
Vice Chair: TBD
Treasurer: Nathan Plack (Parent)
Secretary: TBD
Parents: Chad Lucas, Jonna Meidal, Mitchell Wood
Teacher: Nicole Johnson
Community Member: Nicole Rhoad
Ex-Officio: Dr. Nathan Flansburg (Superintendent)
How to join: Board members are elected annually, with mid-term vacancies filled by appointment. To learn more or express interest in serving on the School Board, contact Dr. Nathan Flansburg, superintendent.
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee (BFC) oversees PACT Charter School's finances and financial policies to ensure high-integrity, professional accounting practices and effective communication on financial matters. The committee also ensures the prudent use of school funds and adherence to the approved budget, and provides relevant information and guidance to the PACT School Board.
2026-2027 Members:
Chair: Greg Danger (parent)
Vice-Chair: Tracy Peters (Chief Operating Officer)
Treasurer: Nathan Plack (parent)
Community Member: Brad Lawrence
Advisors: Dr. Nathan Flansburg (Superintendent), Bridget Peterson (Chief Financial Officer)
Parents: Shane Ewanika, Peter Meidal
How to join: To express interest in serving on BFC, contact Dr. Nathan Flansburg, superintendent.
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.
2026-2027 Members:
Administrative Lead: Dr. Teresa Widen (Executive Director of Teaching and Learning)
Parents: Jacqueline Washburn (parent liaison), Sean Sutter
Staff: Amanda Mackereth (Secondary Computer Science Teacher), Kerry Oolman (Secondary Special Ed Teacher)
Community Member: Scott Dougherty
Students: NHS Members
School Board Liaison: TBD
How to join: To express interest in serving on DAC, contact Dr. Teresa Widen, executive director of teaching and learning.
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.
2026-2027 Members:
Chair: AnnaRae Klopfer (Director of Special Services)
Parents: Amber Bona, Katie Flermoen, Sarah Lundeen, Hannah McElmury
Staff: Natasha Tice (Elementary Special Ed Teacher), Michelle Goodrich (Secondary Special Ed Teacher), Cheryl Swenson (Secondary Paraprofessional)
How to join: To express interest in serving on SEAC, contact AnnaRae Klopfer, director of special services.
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.
2026-2027 Members:
Chair: Travis Graway, parent
Parents: Loren Appleberry, Nathan Washburn
Staff: Joel Hedberg (Community Education Coordinator)
Advisors: Nathan Flansburg (Superintendent), Tracy Peters (Chief Operating Officer), Bridget Peterson (Chief Financial Officer)
PCS Building Co. Mailing Address:
PCS Building Co., 7250 East Ramsey Parkway, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303-6902
How to join: To express interest in serving on the PCS Building Co., contact Dr. Nathan Flansburg, superintendent.