School Board

Teaching children throughout the district is truly a team effort. We’re fortunate to have some of the most experienced and educated teachers in Minnesota, along with dedicated staff, parents, and volunteers willing to help our children succeed now and into the future.

As elected leaders, we welcome your input. Contact information for the school board is available on this webpage, along with agendas and meeting minutes. Board meetings are regularly held the third Tuesday of the month at 5:15 PM in the Worthington High School Media Center, 1211 Clary Street. The meetings are also televised on Cable TV Channel 3 and live streamed through the School District’s Facebook page.

Again, we’d enjoy hearing from you and we welcome your suggestions and input.

Worthington District 518 School Board Members

Front Row (left to right): Chair Lori Dudley, Vice Chair Joel Lorenz, Clerk Steve Schnieder, Member Mike Harberts Back Row (left to right) Treasurer Brad Shaffer, Member Tom Prins, Member Adam Blume.

Next School Board Meeting Dates:

Special School Board Meeting
May 31, 2022, at 7:20 a.m.
Tax Abatement Hearing is at 7:15 a.m.
Worthington High School Media Center

Board Meeting Agendas

Board Meeting Minutes

School Board Goals

The School Board members will:

I. Improve communications with students, employees, parents, community members, businesses and others (stakeholders) in the district through a variety of options to promote, enhance and improve understanding of the mission, vision and goals of the district.

Objectives: Board members will:

Visit every building at least two times per year.
Participate in listening times with various stakeholders by attending informal groups, building meetings, and other school and public gatherings.
Communicate through a variety of methods about school related topics.(Examples are: TV, newsletters, paper, radio, listening groups)

II. Improve their understanding and knowledge of public education programs and processes of the district byparticipatingin training, conferences, and other activities.

Objectives: Board members will:

Develop a better understanding for expectations of the district by gathering information through communication, surveys and other means.
Participate in growth opportunities and development by attending at least three training opportunities annually.

III. Increase involvement by stakeholders when gathering input for decisions and direction of the district.

Objectives: Board members will:

Establish baseline data for identifying stakeholder involvement in the district.
Develop an action plan for increased involvement by a variety of stakeholder groups within the district.

IV. Increase visibility and involvement through participation in school events, community events, and other activities that can promote the district.

Objectives: Board members will:

Establish baseline data through a survey of others regarding school board members involvement in the district and community.
Develop expectations for the performance of board member.
Implement a short information time on building and district programs at committee and/or board meetings.

V. Develop an assessment tool for board member goals and utilize this tool for evaluative purposes.

Objectives: Board members will:

Report actions toward reaching these goals.
Set appropriate expectations for measurement of success.
Utilize Minnesota School Board Association’s self evaluation tool for baseline and analysis of future data.

School Board Committees

Instructional Committee
Brad Shaffer
Adam Blume
Tom Prins

Operations Committee
Joel Lorenz
Steve Schnieder
Mike Harberts

Classified Negotiating Committee
Joel Lorenz
Steve Schnieder
Mike Harberts

Licensed Negotiating Committee
Brad Shaffer
Tom Prins
Adam Blume

Compensation Committee
Steve Schnieder
Joel Lorenz
Mike Harberts

Meet and Confer
Brad Shaffer
Tom Prins
Adam Blume

Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Lori Dudley
Adam Blume
Alternate-Tom Prins

Other Committees

Communications Committee-Brad Shaffer and Tom Prins
Community Education Advisory Council–Lori Dudley
Minnesota State High School League–Adam Blume
Worthington-Crailsheim Intern, Inc.–Lori Dudley
MSBA Legislative Liaison–Steve Schnieder
District Technology Committee–Brad Shaffer and Mike Harberts
MSBA Communication Network–David Skog, Alternate-Tom Prins
District Staff Development Committee–Lori Dudley and Adam Blume; Alternate-Tom Prins
ALC/VIBE Governing Board–Brad Shaffer
Cable 3 Joint Powers Board– Steve Schnieder
Nobles County Integration Collaborative–Steve Schnieder
Joint City/County/College/School Committee-Adam Blume and Lori Dudley; Alternate-Brad Shaffer
NEON Committee-Tom Prins and Lori Dudley; Alternate-Brad Shaffer
Facilities Sub Committee-Adam Blume, Mike Harberts and Steve Schnieder
Worlds Best Workforce Committee-Brad Shaffer, Alternate-Mike Harberts
Community Education Building Planning Committee-Present-Adam Blume and Brad Shaffer

Temporary Committees until the end of 2022:
Bond Oversite Commmittee-Lori Dudley and Steve Schnieder

Board Members

Picture of Brad Schaffer — Brad Shaffer
Treasurer
brad.shaffer@isd518.net
Term Expires: 12/31/2024

_{Tom Prins}
_{Board Member}_{tomprins50@me.com}
_{Term Expires: 12/31/2024}

Picture of Lori Dudley — Lori Dudley
Board Member, Chair ladudley62@gmail.com
Term Expires: 12/31/2022

Picture of Steve Schnieder — Steve Schnieder
Board Member, Clerk
steve.schnieder@isd518.net
Term Expires: 12/31/2024

Picture of Joel Lorenz — Joel Lorenz
Vice Chair
joel.lorenz55@icloud.com
Term Expires: 12/31/2024

Picture of Mike Harberts — Mike Harberts
Board Member
mike.harberts@isd518.net
Term Expires: 12/31/2022

Picture of Adam Blume — Adam Blume
Board Member
oneadam16@gmail.com
Term Expires: 12/31/2022

If you need assistance reading the Campaign Finance Reports, please send a detailed email to 4tech@isd518.net or contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.

Election information – Campaign financial reports

If you need assistance reading the Campaign Finance Reports, please send a detailed email to 4tech@isd518.net or contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.