Birch Run Area Schools Board Member (6-year term)
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
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Ariane Dodak's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Ryan Rigda is treasurer of the Birch Run Area Schools board and an assistant professor of communication at Saginaw Valley State University. He holds a Ph.D. in communication from Texas A&M University and coaches the university's speech team.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Steven Ratzlaff's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Thomas White, known as Tom, is vice president of the Birch Run Area Schools board, where he has served since 2020.
Sources: saginawcountymi.gov · birchrunschools.org · michigan.gov