Board Members
The School board is comprised of six members elected during the November General Election on even years. Terms are four years and at least three members are on the ballot during each election.
The work of a school board involves:
- Developing a vision for the district
- Setting goals and monitoring progress
- Establishing district policy
- Monitoring student achievement
- Aligning resources with goals
- Collaborating with community partners
- Ensuring facilities are safe and adequate
- Communicating with stakeholders
- Rallying the community around student achievement
- Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent
- Ratifying employee contracts
- Advocating student needs to lawmakers
- Training in education issues and governance.
Eric Gordee – Chair (Board term expires December 2026)
763-477-9165 ext. 4004 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2019
Represents - Finance Committee, District Operations Committee, Facilities Committee, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Committee, Communications Committee, Legislative/MSBA Delegate Assembly, Northwest Suburban Integration School District, and Association of Metro School Districts.
Jessica M. Johnson - Vice Chair (Board term expires December 2028)
763-477-9165 ext. 4004 (Executive Assistant)
jessica.johnson@rockford883.org
Board member since 2017
Represents - Policy Committee, Negotiations Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Committee At-large, Association of Metro School Districts, and Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative.
Chris Morgan - Treasurer (Board term expires December 2028)
763-477-9165 ext. 4004 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2025
Represents - Finance Committee, District Operations Committee, Facilities Committee, and Community Education Advisory Board.
Jamie Hillstrom - Clerk (Board term expires December 2026)
763-477-9165 ext. 4004 (Executive Assistant)
jamie.hillstrom@rockford883.org
Board member since 2023
Represents - Policy Committee, Negotiations Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Committee At-large, Communications Committee, Minnesota State High School League, Chamber Committee, Legislative/MSBA Delegate Assembly, and SAFF.
Beth Praska - Director (Board term expires December 2026)
763-477-9165 ext. 4004 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2019
Represents - Policy Committee, District Operations Committee, Curriculum , Instruction and Assessment Committee, Northwest Suburban Integration School District, MREA Representative.
Kevin Sjodin - Director (Board term expires December 2028)
763-477-9165 ext. 4004 (Executive Assistant)
Board member since 2021
Represents - Negotiations Committee, Community Education Advisory Board, Committee At-large, Communications Committee, Minnesota State High School League, Chamber Committee, and Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative.