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Paladin School Board

Paladin Career & Technical High School is a non-profit public charter school overseen by an elected board of directors. The board is comprised of five members, with at least one licensed teacher employed at the school, one parent or legal guardian of a currently enrolled student, and one community member. The Board of Directors follow a set of Bylaws which can be found here.

Board of Directors

 


Board Elections

There will be an openings for both a Teacher Member and a Community Member Seat on the board, both with a 3-year terms lasting from July 2024 through June 2027. If you are a current Paladin licensed teacher of a current community member and are interested in learning more about board membership, duties, and responsibilities, please contact Brandon Wait.

Click the link for a 3-minute video, “Get on Board: A School Board Candidate’s Introduction to Board Service”

Frank Stucki

Board Chairman, Community Member, Finance Committee Member | July 2022 – June 2025

Background: School Founder, Creighton University Alumni, Real Estate, Vietnam Veteran, Owner of Century 21 Stucki & Associates, and Owner of Lifetime Learning Educational Software (installed on every army base in the world).

Expertise: School Finance, Employment Law, Board Governance, School Law, Business Management, and Education Policy

Summer Anderson

Teacher Member |  – June 2024

Background: Paladin Student Success Coordinator, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Drivers Ed Instructor, Licensed Special Education Teacher, and Hockey Mom

Expertise: Nonprofit Boards, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Finance, and Teaching

Sarah Sannes

Teacher Member, Election Committee Member | July 2023 – June 2025

Background: Paladin Educator for the past seven years, Teacher, School Counselor, and Travel Enthusiast

Expertise: School Academics, School Assessments, Strategic Planning, Career Fields/Technical Trades, and Social/Emotional Health for Students

William Best

Secretary, Treasurer, Community Member, Finance Committee Member, Election Committee Member | July 2021 – June 2024

Background: Local Banker, Community Member, and Arizona Sunshine Lover

Expertise: Finance, School Finance, Organizational Management, Business Management, and Community Relations

Nick Garcia

Parent Member |  July 2023 – June 2026

Background: Current Paladin Parent, Former PSEO Student, Iraq War Veteran, Graphic Design, Nursing/Elderly Care, Student Teacher, and Veteran Advocacy

Expertise: Graphic Design, Postsecondary Education, and Alternative/Innovative Education

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“I love absolutely everything at Paladin — the staff, students, culture, mission, vision, attitude, and flow of the school. I feel safe, respected, and valued!”
Paladin Staff

Meetings

PCTHS Board Meetings are held at the school on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30-8:30 am, unless otherwise scheduled, and are open to the public per the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. Paladin Career & Technical High School is located at 10220 Goldenrod St. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448.

If you wish to speak at a public board meeting, please fill out the public comment request form in the public comment request tab.

The upcoming board agenda will be available three days prior to the board meeting.

2023-24 Board Meeting Schedule

2023-24 Board Meeting Schedule

2023-24 Board Meeting Schedule

Past Meetings

For access to any archived board documents for years not listed, please contact info@pcths.org.

Date Agenda Minutes
June 27, 2024
May 16, 2024
April 18, 2024
March 21, 2024
February 15, 2024 Agenda
January 18, 2024 Agenda Minutes
November 30, 2023 Agenda Minutes
October 28, 2023 Agenda | Retreat Minutes
September 21, 2023 Agenda Minutes
August 24, 2023 Agenda Minutes

Date Agenda Minutes
June 22, 2023 Agenda Minutes
May 18, 2023 Agenda Minutes
April 20, 2023 Agenda Minutes
March 23, 2023 Agenda Minutes
February 16, 2023 Agenda Minutes
January 19, 2023 Agenda Minutes
December 7, 2022 Agenda Minutes
November 17, 2022 Agenda Minutes
October 29, 2022 Agenda | Retreat Minutes
September 22, 2022 Agenda Minutes
August 25, 2022 Agenda Minutes

Date Agenda Minutes
June 23, 2022 Agenda Minutes
May 19, 2022 Agenda Minutes
April 21, 2022 Agenda Minutes
March 26, 2022 Agenda Minutes
February 17, 2022 Agenda Minutes
January 20, 2022 Agenda Minutes
November 18, 2021 Agenda Minutes
October 28, 2021 Agenda Minutes
October 15, 2021 Canceled N/A
October 8, 2021 Agenda Minutes
September 23, 2021 Agenda Minutes
August 26, 2021 Agenda Minutes

The Board values the participation of Paladin community members at board meetings to present comments or concerns to the board members. The Board Chair will provide time at each meeting for those with said interest to speak directly to the Board following our guidelines.

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Guideline for Public Comments at Board Meetings

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A Message from Paladin’s Board Chairman – Frank Stucki

Twenty years ago, Gary Knox, Kay Despard, and I opened a charter school for the underserved 16-21 year old students in our community. The vision was to create an individual learning plan for each student and offer a wide range of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. We dreamed of a school where students could learn by going ice fishing, rock climbing, or bowling; where students could help pack meals for hungry children in other countries, or travel there themselves. It was important to us to have a program that allowed students to earn credit for their part-time job, learn financial responsibility, and gain real world experience.

Throughout the years, Paladin has become a well-respected school in our community, and now we’ve outgrown our space at the Northtown Mall. Fortunately, we are in the process of building a much larger school that will allow us to double our square footage and reach more students who benefit from our unique program. This time, we will own the building and have windows, a gym, a workshop, and green space at the adjacent city park. 

This journey has been successful because we have kept our mission in focus: Paladin Career & Technical High School nurtures a learning community that empowers students in their pursuit of social, emotional, and academic growth, thereby creating a foundation for a successful future. 

I am grateful that our Executive Director, Brandon Wait, has created a safe and loving environment and that the staff continue to carry on the vision that makes this school such a special place. I am proud that so many people who come through our doors exclaim, “I can feel the love that fills this school.” I’d like to thank Brandon, the staff, and the students for making this dream become a reality. 

      • Frank Stucki
        Board Chairman