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Paynesville Area School District
2011
School Board Members

David Johnson - Chairperson
David was re-elected to the school board in 2010 and is serving a 2011-2014 term. David is a graduate of Paynesville Area High School and has a BA from Gustavus Adolphus and JD from Hamline Law School. David ran for the school board to become more involved and to have a positive impact on the students of our district.
David also enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, reading and skiing.
Current School Board Committees
WCED, Transportation, Administrative Negotiations, Budget/Finance, Athletic, Facilities & Equipment, Teacher Negotiations, Paraprofessionals/Support Negotiations

Debora Glenz - Vice Chairperson
Debora was first elected to the school board in 1994 and is serving her current term 2011-2014. Debora was raised in the United States Air Force and attended numerous schools and graduated from Duluth Central High School. Debora has been the owner and operator of the In-Home Group Daycare Kinder Haus for the past 21 years.
Debora first ran for the school board to become more involved and continued on for the same reason. Debora is married and has four children All four have graduated from Paynesville Area High School, her daughters have both graduated from Mankato State University and her sons are both attending St Cloud State University
Debora is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys spending time with her family camping and fishing.
Current School Board Committees
District Staff Development, Employee Recognition, Food Service/Custodial Staff Negotiations, Administrative Negotiations, Paraprofessionals/Support Negotiations, Legislative Liaison, S.E.E., Wellness, Academic Booster Club

Mark Dingmann - Treasurer
Mark was elected to the school board in 2002, 2006, 2010 and is serving a 2011-2014 term. Mark is employed by Paynesville Area Health Care System as the Director of Imaging Services. Mark ran for the school board to make a difference in our children's education. Mark enjoys golfing and coaching all sports.
Current School Board Committees
Facility & Equipment, Teacher Negotiations, Food Service/Custodial Negotiations, Budget/Finance

Gretchen O'Fallon - Clerk
Gretchen was first appointed to the school board in July of 1999 and was then elected November 1999 and November 2008. She is currently serving a 2009-2012 term.
Gretchen is a graduate of Paynesville Area High School and has an Associates Degree in Interior Design and is a freelance interior designer. Gretchen ran for the school board to stay connected to the community. Gretchen enjoys music, arts and spending time with her family.
Current School Board Committees
Community Education, Employee Recognition, Meet and Confer, Paraprofessionals/Support Staff Negotiations, Stearns County Family Services Collaborative

Bob Bowden- Director
Bob was elected to the school board in 2008 and is serving a 2009-2012 term. Bob is a retired Paynesville Area School District teacher and also retired from the US Army as a division Command Sergeant Major. He and his wife Candyce have three grown sons, and eight grand children. He ran for the school board because he now has the time and wanted to give something back to the district. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and hunting, and attending Bulldog athletic events.
Current School Board Committees
Curriculum advisory, Food Service/Custodial Negotiations, Meet and Confer, Administrative Negotiations

Dave Currens- Director
Dave was elected to the school board in 2008 and is serving a 2009-2012 term. Dave is a graduate of Wheaton High School (Wheaton, MN) and has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Moorhead State University. He retired from the Minnesota Army National Guard in 2002 after serving for 21 years, retiring as a Sergeant First Class (E-7). Dave ran for the school board to stay connected to and give back to the community. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, hunting and fishing.

Current School Board Committees
Continuing Education, Technology, Academic Booster Club, MSHSL, Budget/Finance

Lew Storkamp - Director
Lew was elected to the school board in 2010 and is currently serving a 2011-2014 term.
Lew is a graduate of Paynesville Area High School and is the retired Paynesville Area School District Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.
Current School Board Committees
Facilities & Equipment, Athletic, Transportation, Teacher Negotiations