- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Winona State University, Rochester, MN, 1985-1990.
- AA Degree, Business Transfer, Rochester Community College, Rochester, MN, 1983-1985.
- Accounting Major,
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 1967-1970.
Work Experience
- Business Services Coordinator, Rochester Public Schools, Rochester, MN, 1987 to 1999. Responsible for program management, supervision, budgeting, long-range planning, quality management/continuous improvement using Baldrige criteria, staff development, State reporting and numerous other administrative duties. Served on the Superintendent's Cabinet in 1994-95, Leadership Advisory Committees, budget committees, Summer Leadership Planning Teams, ISD 535 Quality Self-Assessment Team, and many other committees. Major areas of responsibility included: Director of Transportation Services (1987-1999), Director of Registration and Records (1987-1999), Director of Printing Services (1994-1999), Assistant for Administrative Services (1987-1999), Interim Director of Business Services (1994), Interim Supervisor for Media Services (1994).
- Administrative Coordinator, Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc., Rochester, MN, 1974 to 1987. Responsibilities included management of the Child Care Referral Program and Business and Industry Project; supervision of staff and volunteers; development of the computerized referral system; development of the functional accounting system used by the agency; provided staff support to the Board of Directors. Administrative: Development of the Affirmative Action Plan and served as the Affirmative Action Officer; researched and implemented a flexible benefit program, responsible for agency's annual report and newsletter. Acted as the Assistant to the Executive Director. Consultation and Marketing: Consulted with area business people regarding working parent issues, marketing child care referral and work/family seminars.
- Staff Accountant, Sullivan, Page and Cassel, CPA's, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 1972-1974. Job responsibilities included accounting services for ten companies, preparation of individual tax returns and audits of schools, hospitals, businesses, etc.
- Other Employment
that Provided Broad Learning Experiences:
- Land Use Company, Real Estate Development, Tacoma, WA
- Equitable Life, Insurance, Minneapolis, MN
- Dorsey, Marquardt, Windhorst, West and Holladay, Law Firm, Minneapolis, MN
- Music Department, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
- Governmental Research Bureau, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Training
- IBM Management Training Seminar for Managers in non-profit agencies
- Institute of School Business Management, University of St. Thomas
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Facilitator Training and Certification
- Consensus Institute for MN Educators (Bob Chadwick, Chadwick and Assoicates)
- Numerous workshops and seminars on a wide variety of topics
Training, Consultation,
Facilitation,
and Volunteer Work
Significant Accomplishments
- Co-chair of Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children: A 1981 conference which hosted 2,000 people in Rochester.
- Co-authored a work and family seminar curriculum for IBM in 1987.
- Developed Minnesota School Bus Safety Curriculum for grades K-10 that is currently used state-wide in cooperation with Strategies Training Systems, Seattle, WA, 1996.
- Editor of Professional Newsletter (MAPT News) which received Best State Association Newsletter in the Nation in 1998.
State-Wide Involvement
- President, Minnesota Children's Lobby, 1986-1987.
- President, Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation, 1994-95.
- Member, Minnesota School Bus Safety Advisory Committee, Advisory to the Governor, Legislature and Department of Public Safety, 1994-1999.
Community Involvement
- Community Education Instructor and Adult Vocational Instructor
- District 535 Citizen's Facilities Task Force, 1985-1986.
- Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Education and Transportation Committees
- Leadership 2000 (1987-88): Program and Alumni Committees
- Rochester Area Family Y, Board of Directors, 1992-1999, and President 1997-1998.
- Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), ISD #535 Representative, 1995-1999.
- Hwy 14/52 Citizens Advisory Committee
- Rotary International, present
- Zumbro Lutheran Church: Church Council, Committees and numerous volunteer activities, 1974 to present.
Groups Facilitated
- Technology Strategic Long-Range Plan, Rochester Public Schools
- Demographics Committee, Rochester Public Schools
- High School Location Team, Rochester Public Schools
- Library-Media Site Planning, Rochester Public Schools
- High School/Middle School Boundaries Committee, Rochester Public Schools
- Elementary Boundaries Committee, Rochester Public Schools
- School Start and End Times Committee, Rochester Public Schools
- School Choice Committee, Rochester Public Schools
- Several churches on a variety of issues
- Long-range planning for a variety of groups
Training
- Myers-Briggs Workshops: ISD 535 Professional Growth, Numerous School and Department Staffs in Rochester Public Schools, Austin High School Staff, Mayo High School Career Class, Willow Creek GATE Class, Church Groups, Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation, Winona State University and more.
- School transportation workshops on a variety of subjects including accident reporting, media relations, public relations and professionalism for school bus drivers, behavior management, legislative issues, and more.
Employment/Professional
- Paul Bourgeois, Director of Business Services, Rochester Public Schools, 615 7th St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902, 507-285-8592
- Carol Carryer, President, Rochester School Board, 917 Paxton Rd. SW, Rochester, MN 55902, 507-288-4714
- Jack Noennig, Superintendent, Rochester Public Schools, 615 7th St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902,507-285-8551
- James D. Sheehan, Retired Director of Business Services, Rochester Public Schools, 1644 Wilshire Dr. NE, Rochester, MN 55906, 507-285-0667
- Tutti Sherlock, Executive Director, Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc., 126 Woodlake Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904, 507-287-2020
Boards/Professional
- Major Dennis Lazenberry, State Patrol/MN School Bus Safety Advisory Committee, MN Department of Public Safety, 444 Cedar St., Suite 130, St. Paul, MN 55101, 651-215-5777
- Dean Stenehjem, Executive Director, Rochester Area Family Y, 709 First Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902, 507-287-2022
- Phil Wheeler, Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department, 2122 Campus Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904, 507-285-8232