West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School Board Member (ISD 197)
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Dwight H. Larson is a retired irrigation business owner and a charitable gambling manager. He prioritizes reliable school funding and keeping qualified teachers and staff.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jon Vaupel serves as school board vice chair and clerk and works in early education for Minnesota. He focuses on educational equity, community ties, and responsible budgets.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Public Education Quality 3 for, Civil Rights 2 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Marcus Hill serves on the school board and works as a senior product manager. He focuses on stable budgets, staff resources, and careful use of new technology.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 4 against, Public Education Quality 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Sarah Larsen chairs the school board and manages a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency program. She focuses on school funding and retaining teachers and staff.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 3 against, Civil Rights 3 for, Public Education Quality 3 for
Sources: isd197.org2 · candidates.sos.mn.gov