School Board Member, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools
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 · Incumbent
Bob Sansevere chairs the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board, where he has served for more than 10 years, and earlier served eight years on the Orono City Council. A longtime sports columnist and radio host, he says keeping the district's share of property taxes low is a priority.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Debra Dodge's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Matt Hoffman is a pediatrician who has served on the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board since 2023 and is now its acting clerk and treasurer. He has named teacher hiring and retention, school funding, and trust among teachers, parents, and students as priorities.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Monica Kunkel's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Sheila Smude is vice chair of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board, where she has served since 2023. An educator and parent of six district students, she has named support and retention of teachers and a well-rounded education for all students as her priorities.
Sources: bhmschools.org · sos.mn.gov · sos.minnesota.gov