Crookston Public Schools School Board Member
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
Alex Koepsell is a Crookston parent who opposed closing Washington School and its preschool program. He has called for full cost plans and public review before major school decisions.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Amanda Arndt's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Andrew Mendez's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Brandan Hasby's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
Elizabeth Murphy is a Crookston parent who started a petition to keep Washington School open. She has urged the school board to listen to families and plan with clear, student-centered goals.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Jacob Snyder's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
Jim McBride owns McBride's Automotive in Crookston and was hired as the Crookston High School head football coach.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Marcia J. Meine has served as a director on the Crookston School Board since 2023.
Nonpartisan
Nikk Caputo chairs The Cove, a nonprofit youth center in Crookston, and says he works with families and kids. He has worked at Highland School and trained through Polk County Social Services.
Sources: crookston.k12.mn.us · candidates.sos.mn.gov · polkcountymn.gov