Current Board Members

Principals' Association Representative
Scott Ulland

May-Port CG

Class A East Representative
Todd Olson

Fargo

Class B NE Representative
Kirk Ham

Park River

Athletic Administrators Representative
Jim Roaldson

Jamestown

Class A West Representative
Shane Martin
Turtle Mountain Community High School

Class B NW Representative
Steve Brannan
Garrison

ND School Boards Association
Ben Auch

Mott

Class A At Large Representative
Jason Wiberg
Devils Lake

Class B SE Representative
Steve Hall

Kindred

Department of Public Instruction
Kirsten Baesler
Bismarck


Class B SW Representative
Larry Helvik

Beach

Past Board Members


Past Board of Directors
1908
Pres.- G. W. Hanna, Valley City
V. P. - C. C. Gray, Grafton
S. T. - W. C. Stebbins, Grand Forks
1909
Pres. - A. G. Crane, Jamestown
V. P. - F. Thordarson, Mayville
S. T. - H. L. Rockwood, Enderlin
1910
Pres. - A. G. Crane, Jamestown
V. P. - S. H. Wolfe, Minot
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1911
Pres. - A. G. Crane, Jamestown
V. P. - S. H. Wolfe, Minot
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1912
Pres. - A. G. Crane, Jamestown
V. P. - S. H. Wolfe, Minot
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1913
Pres. - P. S. Berg, Dickinson
V. P. - S. H. Wolfe, Minot
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1914
Pres. - P. S. Berg, Dickinson
V. P. - S. H. Wolfe, Minot
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1915
Pres. - P. S. Berg, Dickinson
V. P. - L. P. Linn, Kenmare
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1916
Pres. - Bruce Francis, Minot
V. P. - L. P. Linn, Kenmare
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1917
Pres. - Bruce Francis, Minot
V. P. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1918
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
(Francis Resigned)
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1919
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. J. N. Nelson
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Cassleton
1920
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. J. N. Nelson
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1921
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. L. Love, Mandan
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1922
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. L. Love, Mandan
S. T. - Nelson Sauvain, Casselton
1923
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. L. Love, Mandan
S. T. - H. E. Polk, Williston
1924
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
1925
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
P. S. Berg, Dickinson
W. C. Stebbins, Grand Forks
1926
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
P. S. Berg, Dickinson
W. C. Stebbins, Grand Forks
1927
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
P. S. Berg, Dickinson
W. C. Stebbins, Grand Forks
1928
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
P. S. Berg, Dickinson
W. C. Stebbins, Grand Forks
1929
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
P. S. Berg, Dickinson
C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
(Completing unexpired term of W. C. Stebbins, deceased)
1930
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
P. S. Berg, Dickinson
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton
C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
1931
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton
1932
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton
C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
1933
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - J. C. Gould, Mandan
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton
C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
1934
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton
M. B. Zimmerman, Grafton
1935
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton
M. B. Zimmerman, Grafton
1936
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton
M. B. Zimmerman, Grafton
1937
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - C. L. Robertson, Jamestown
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Leo Dominick, Wahpeton (Resigned)
M. B. Zimmerman, Grafton
1938
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Earl Abrahamson, Mohall
J. J. Roberts, Elgin
1939
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Earl Abrahamson, Mohall
J. J. Roberts, Elgin
1940
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Earl Abrahamson, Mohall
J. J. Roberts, Elgin
1941
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Earl Abrahamson, Mohall
J. J. Roberts, Hettinger
1942
Pres. - B. C. B. Tighe, Fargo
V. P. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
Earl Abrahamson, Mohall
J. J. Roberts, Hettinger
1943
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - Earl Abrahamson, Mohall
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
J. J. Roberts, Hettinger
1944
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - Earl Abrahamson, Mohall
S. T. - L. A. White, Minot
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
J. J. Roberts, Hettinger
1945
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - John J. Roberts, Hettinger
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Belfield
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
F. H. Gilliland, Devils Lake
1946
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - John J. Roberts, Hettinger
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Belfield
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
F. H. Gilliand, Devils Lake
1947
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - John J. Roberts, Hettinger
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Belfield
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
F. H. Gilliand, Devils Lake
E. C. Johnson, Kenmare
1948
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - John J. Roberts, Hettinger
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Belfield
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
E. C. Johnson, Kenmare
F. H. Gilliand, Devils Lake
1949
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - John J. Roberts, Hettinger
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
F. H. Gilliland, Devils Lake
E. C. Johnson, Kenmare
1950
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - John J. Roberts, Hettinger
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
F. H. Gilliland, Devils Lake
E. C. Johnson, Kenmare
Alf Flaten, Alexander
K. L. Zenner, Ryder
1951
Pres. - M. B. Zimmerman, Wahpeton
V. P. - E. C. Johnson, Kenmare
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
A. C. Van Wyk, Bismarck
F. H. Gilliland, Devils Lake
John J. Roberts, Hettinger
Al Flaten, Alexander
K. L. Zenner, Arthur
1952
Pres.-John J Roberts, Hettinger
V. P. - E. C. Johnson, Kenmare
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
Alf Flaten, Alexander
K. L. Zenner, Arthur
F. H. Gilliland, Devils Lake
John Walters, Park River
Wm. Gussner, Jamestown
1953
Pres. - F. H. Gilliland, Devils Lake
V. P. - K. L. Zenner, Arthur
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
*John Walters, Park River
Wm. Gussner, Jamestown
Alf Flaten, Alexander
C. J. Gludt, Killdeer
E. S. Killie, Fessenden
*Resigned June 1953, L. T. Havig, Williston, appointed to fill vacancy
1954
Pres. - K. L. Zenner, Arthur
V. P. - Wm. Gussner, Jamestown
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
L. T. Havig, Williston
C. J. Gludt, Killdeer
E. S. Killie, Fessenden
J. E. Slatta, Gackle
*H. B. Ensrud, Grafton, Left state before taking office 
* Principal L. N. Hanson, Grand Forks, filled office until League meeting in October
1955
Pres. - Wm. Gussner, Jamestown
V. P. - E. S. Killie, Fessenden
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
K. L. Zenner, Arthur
L. T. Havig, Williston
J. E. Slatta, Sheldon
R. G. Arveson, Leeds
K. L. Rue, Cavalier
1956
Pres. - Wm. Gussner, Jamestown
V. P. - E. S. Killie, Fessenden
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
K. L. Zenner, Arthur
L. T. Havig, Williston
J. E. Slatta, Sheldon
R. G. Arveson, Leeds
K. L. Rue, Cavalier
1957
Pres. - Wm. Gussner, Jamestown
V. P. - E. S. Killie, Fessenden
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
L. T. Havig, Williston
*K. L. Rue, Cavalier
**R. G. Arveson, Leeds
***J. E. Slatta, Sheldon
Don Cameron, Gardner
****M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex. Officio
*Left state, Barton Thompson, Elgin, filled vacancy
**Left state, M. C. Olson, Lisbon, filled vacancy
***Left state, Rex Robinson, Alamo, filled vacancy
****Supt. Public Instruction named to Board by Constitutional amendment passed January 1957
1958
Pres. - E. S. Killie, Fessenden
V. P. - L. T. Havig, Williston
S.T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
M. C. Olson, Lisbon
Barton Thompson, Lisbon
Rex Robinson, McGregor
F. U. Smith, Park River
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
1959
Pres. - L. T. Havig, Williston
V. P. - M. C. Olson, Lisbon
S.T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
F. U. Smith, Park River
Barton Thompson, Elgin
Rex Robinson, McGregor
B. M. Hanson, Harvey
*Don Cameron, Bowdon
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
**Don Whiting, Max, School Officers Assoc.
*No longer in Class C School, Warren Pederson, Tower City, to fill vacancy Feb. 1, 1960
**Representative of School Officers Ass'n by Constitutitional ammendment passed May, 1959

1960
Pres. - L. T. Havig, Williston
V. P. - M. C. Olson, Lisbon
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
F. U. Smith, Park River
Barton Thompson, Elgin
Warren Pederson, Tower City
Rex Robinson, McGregor
B. M. Hanson, Harvey
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
D. B. Whiting, Max, School Boards Assoc. 
1961
Pres. - M. C. Olson, Lisbon
V. P. - F. U. Smith, Park River
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
Joel A. Davy, Minot
Warren Pederson, Maddock
Ell Kay Larson Munich
Rex Robinson, McGregor
Barton Thompson, Elgin
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
D. B. Whiting, Max, School Boards Assoc.
1962
Pres. - M. C. Olson, Lisbon
V. P. - F. U. Smith, Park River
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson,Valley City
Joel A. Davy, Minot
Rex Robinson, McGregor
Ell Kay Larson, Munich
Willard Solberg, Bowman
G. A. Tooley, Rolla
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
D. B. Whiting, Max, School Boards Assoc.
1963
Pres. - Willard Solberg, Bowman
V. P. - Joel A Davy, Minot
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
*F. U. Smith, Valley City
G. A. Tooley, Rolla
**T. E. Simle, Bismarck
N. W. Cummings, Oakes
Donald Kolbo, Mohall
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
D. B. Whiting, Max, School Boards Assoc.
*Resigned 3-9-63, appointed assistant secretary July 1
James Maxwell of Grafton appointed to Board position
**Deceased - August L. Spiss, Mandan filled vacancy
1964
Pres. - Willard Solberg, Bowman
V. P. - Joel A Davy, Minot
S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
Assoc. Sec. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
G. A. Tooley, Rolla
N. W. Cummings, Oakes
Donald Kolbo, Mohall
James Maxwell, Grafton
August L. Spiss, Mandan
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
D. B. Whiting, Max, School Boards Assoc.
1965
Pres. - Willard Solberg, Bowman
*V. P. - Joel A. Davy, Minot
**S. T. - Earl Abrahamson, Valley City
Assoc. Sec. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
***Asst. Sec. - S.R. Grande, Valley City
G. A. Tooley, Rolla
N. W. Cummings, Oakes
Donald Kolbo, Mohall
James Maxwell, Grafton
August L. Spiss, Mandan
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
D. B. Whiting, Max, School Boards Assoc.
*Resigned - Minard McCrea, Valley City filled vacancy
**Retired July 1 - F. U. Smith filled vacancy
***Appointed July 1
1966
Pres. - James Maxwell, Grafton
V. P. - Donald Kolbo, Mohall
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
*Asst. Sec. - S.R. Grande, Valley City
**Willard Solberg, Bowman
N. W. Cummings, Oakes
August L. Spiss, Mandan
Minard McCrea, Valley City
Ell Kay Larson, Munich
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
Lewis Johnston, Forest River, School Boards Assoc.
*Resigned July 1 - R.D. Schindler,filled vacancy
**Resigned August 1 - James Broton, New England filled vacancy
1967
Pres. - James Maxwell, Grafton
V. P. - Donald Kolbo, Mohall
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst.Sec. - R.D. Schindler, Valley City
N. W. Cummings, Oakes
August Spiss, Mandan
Minard McCrea, Valley City
Ell Kay Larson, Munich
James Broton, New England
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
*Lewis Johnson, Forest River, School Boards Assoc.
*Resigned July 1 - Warner Quale, Bismarck filled  vacancy
1968
Pres. - James Maxwell, Grafton
V. P. - Donald Kolbo, Mohall
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst.Sec. - R.D. Schindler, Valley City
N. W. Cummings, Oakes
August Spiss, Mandan
*Minard McCrea, Valley City
Ell Kay Larson, Munich
James Broton, New England
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
Warner Quale, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
*Resigned 2-1-68 - Harry Salisbury, Valley City, filled vacancy.  Salisbury resigned 7-1-68 and G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore, appointed to fill vacancy
1969
Pres. - James Maxwell, Grafton
V. P. - Ell Kay Larson, Munich
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst. Sec.-R. D. Schindler, Valley City
*Asst. Sec.-Rex Robinson, Valley City
August Spiss, Mandan
James Broton, New England
G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore
H. L. McLain, Hatton
A. A. Engelhardt, New Salem
Del Easton, Williston, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Ex Officio
Warner Quale, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
*Appointed 7-1-69
1970
Pres - Ell Kay Larson, Munich
V. P. - August Spiss, Mandan
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst.Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Rex Robinson, Valley City
James Broton, New England
G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore
H. L. McLain, Hatton
*A. A. Engelhardt, New Salem
Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Del Easton, Willison,  Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Warner Quale, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio 
*Resigned 8-21-70, Casper Kourajian appointed to temporarily fill vacancy
1971
Pres. - August Spiss, Mandan
*V. P. - Donald Kolbo, Mohall
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst.Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Rex Robinson, Valley City
James Broton, New England
G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore
H. L. McLain, Hatton
Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Norman Batterberry, Max
Del Easton, Willilston, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Warner Quale, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio
*Elected to complete term of A. A. Engelhardt, 1-15-71
1972
Pres. - Donald Kolbo, Mohall
V. P. - G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. to the Sec. - Rex Robinson, Valley City
James Broton, New England
H. L. McLain, Hatton
Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Norman Batterberry, Max
John Sunderland, Cavalier
Del Easton, Williston, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Warner Quale, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio

1973
Pres. - Donald Kolbo, Mohall
V. P. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. to the Sec. - Rex Robinson, Valley City
*Asst. to the Sec. - Mary K. Anderson, Valley City
James Broton, New England
Norman Batterberry, Max
H. L. McLain, Hatton
John Sunderland, Cavalier
G. A. Tooley, Lisbon
Del Easton, Williston, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Warner Quale, Bismarck School Boards Assoc.
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio
*Appointed 8-15-73
1974
Pres. - Donald Kolbo, Mohall
V. P. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. to the Sec. - Rex Robinson, Valley City
Asst. to the Sec. - Mary K. Anderson, Valley City
Norman Batterberry, Max
H. L. McLain, Hatton
John Sunderland, Cavalier
*G. A. Tooley, Lisbon
G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore
Del Easton, Williston, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
**Warner Quale, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio
*Resigned 1-1-75, Frank Fischer appointed to fill vacancy
1975
Pres. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
V. P. - G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst.Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. to the Sec. - Mary K. Anderson, Valley City
Frank Fischer, Jamestown
Norman Batterberry, Max
John Sunderland, Cavalier
Donald Kolbo, Mohall
D. Allen Halley, Cando
Del Easton, Williston, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Dean Bard, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio
1976
Pres. - G. F. Muckenhirn, Larimore
V. P. - Norman Batterberry, Max
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst.Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. to the Sec. - Mary K. Anderson, Valley City
John Sunderland, Cavalier
Donald Kolbo, Mohall
D. Allen Halley, Cando
Frank Fischer, Jamestown
Donovan Benzie, Dickinson
Clair Bergene, Kindred, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Dean Bard, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
*M. F. Peterson, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction,Ex Officio
*Resigned 1-1-77 Howard Snortland elected to fill vacancy 

1977
Pres. - Frank Fischer, Jamestown
V. P. - Dean Bard, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst.Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Asst. to the Sec. - Mary K. Anderson, Valley City
Donald Kolbo, Mohall
*Donald W. Brintnell, Pembina
**Donald Dehne, Fargo North
Donovan Benzie, Dickinson
Clair Bergene, Kindred, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Walter V. Hoff, Belfield
Duane Silseth, Dakota HS (Arthru-Hunter)
Howard Snortland, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio
*Appointed to fill vacancy due to resignation of D. Allen Halley 6-30-77
**Appointed to fill vacancy due to resignation of John Sunderland 6-30-77
1978
Pres. – Frank Fisher, Jamestown
V. P. - Walter V. Hoff, Belfield
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - R. D. Schindler, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Donovan Benzie, Dickinson
Clair E. Bergene, Kindred, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
Duane Silseth, Dakota HS, (Arthur-Hunter)
Donald W. Brintnell, Pembina
Donald E Dehne, Fargo North
Donald M. Strang, Des Lacs-Burlington
Dean F. Bard, Bismarck School Boards Assoc.
Howard J.Snortland, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex. Officio
1979
Pres. - Walter V. Hoff, Belfield
V. P. - Clair E. Bergene, Kindred, Sec. Prin. Assoc.
S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Duane Silseth, Dakota HS, (Arthur-Hunter)
Donald W. Brintnell, Pembina
Donald E.Dehne, Fargo North
Donald M. Strang, Des Lacs-Burlington
Frank N. Fischer, Jamestown
Leon B. Olson, Williston
Dean F. Bard, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Howard Snortland, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio
1980
Pres. - Clair E. Bergene, Kindred
V. P. - Duane L. Silseth, Dakota HS, (Arthur-Hunter)
*S. T. - F. U. Smith, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Walter V. Hoff, Belfield
Frank N. Fischer, Jamestown
Donald W. Brintnell, Pembina
Leon B. Olson, Williston
Donald M. Strang, Des Lacs-Burlington
Donald E.Dehne, Fargo North
**Dean F. Bard, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
***Howard J. Snortland, Bismarck, Supt. of Public Instruction,  Ex Officio
*Retired July 1 - Bruce M. Anderson filled vacancy
**Resigned July 1 - Richard D. Ott filled vacancy
***Resigned January 1, 1981 - Elmer J. Huber filled vacancy
1981
Pres. - Donald E. Dehne, Fargo North
V. P. - Donald W. Brintnell, Pembina
S. T. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Frank N. Fischer, Jamestown
Walter V. Hoff, Belfield
Leon B. Olson, Williston
Clair E. Bergene, Kindred
Terry A. McLeod, Glenburn
*Jerome R. Tjaden, Casselton
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Elmer Huber, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction, Ex Officio
*Appointed to fill vacancy due to resignation of Duane Silseth, 6-1-81
1982
Pres. - Donald W. Brintnell, Pembina
V. P. - Leon B. Olson, Williston
S. T. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Donald E. Dehne, Fargo North
Walter V. Hoff, Belfield
Richard W.Kunkel, Devils Lake
Terry A. McLeod, Glenburn
Dwight F. Moose, Rugby
Jerome R. Tjaden, Casselton
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Elmer J. Huber, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1983
Pres. - Leon B. Olson, Williston
V. P. - Jerome R. Tjaden, Casselton
S. T. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Donald W. Brintnell, Pembina
Donald E. Dehne, Fargo North
Richard W.Kunkel, Devils Lake
Terry A. McLeod, Glenburn
Dwight F. Moose, Rugby
Calvin L. Sailer, South Heart
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Elmer J. Huber, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1984
Pres. - Jerome R. Tjaden, Casselton
V. P. - Richard W.Kunkel, Devils Lake
S. T. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Arlo B. Howe, Dickinson
Leon B. Olson, Williston
Melvin C. Olson, Cavalier
Calvin L. Sailer, South Heart
Mark S. Sanford, Grand Forks
Donald M. Strang, Des Lacs-Burlington
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Elmer J. Huber, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1985
Pres. - Richard W. Kunkel, Devils Lake
V. P. - Donald Strang, Des Lacs-Burlington
S. T. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Arlo B. Howe, Dickinson
R. Edward Mundy, Minot
Melvin C. Olson, Cavalier
Calvin L. Sailer, South Heart
Mark S. Sanford, Grand Forks
Jerome R. Tjaden, Casselton
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Elmer J. Huber, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1986
Pres. - Donald M. Strang, Des Lacs-Burlington
V. P. - Mark S. Sanford, Grand Forks
S. T. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Arlo B. Howe, Dickinson
Richard W. Kunkel, Devils Lake
R. Edward Mundy, Minot
Melvin C. Olson, Cavalier
Calvin L. Sailer, South Heart
Jerome R. Tjaden, Casselton
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Board Assoc.
Elmer J. Huber, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1987
Pres. – Mark S. Sanford, Grand Forks
V. P. - Melvin C. Olson, Cavalier
S. T. - Bruce Anderson, Valley City
Asst. Sec. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Field Representative - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Field Representative - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Jerome C. Enget, Turtle Lake-Mercer
Arlo B. Howe, Dickinson
Richard W. Kunkel, Devils Lake
R. Edward Mundy, Minot
Calvin L. Sailer, South Heart
Jerome R. Tjaden, Casselton
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1988
Pres. - Melvin C. Olson, Cavalier
V. P. - Arlo B. Howe, Dickinson
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec. - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec. - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec. - David Carlsrud, Valley City
Leslie E. Christian, Bottineau
Jerome C. Enget, Turtle Lake-Mercer
Dean U. Koppelman, Linton
R. Edward Mundy, Minot
Calvin L. Sailer, South Heart
Mark S. Sanford, Grand Forks
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarc, Dept. of Public Instruction
1989
Pres. - R. Edward Mundy, Minot
V. P. - Jerome C. Enget, Turtle Lake-Mercer
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec. - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec. - David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec. - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
*Leslie E. Christian, Bottineau
Gregory M. Haugland, Bismarck
Dale A. Hurt, New Salem
**Dean U. Koppelman, Linton
Melvin C. Olson, Cavalier
Mark S. Sanford, Grand Forks
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
*Resigned 6-30-90 as Bottineau classified as Class B
**Resigned 6-30-90 moved from region
1990
Pres. - Jerome C. Enget, Turtle Lake-Mercer
V. P. - Gregory M. Haugland, Bismarck
S. T. Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
*Kirk A. Hansen, Ellendale
Dale A. Hurt, New Salem
**Robert C. Lentz, Valley City
R. Edward Mundy, Minot
David R. Schneider, Edmore
Daniel J. Tehle, Wahpeton
Richard D. Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
*Appointed to fill vacancy due to resignation of Dean U. Koppelman, 6-30-90
**Appointed to fill vacancy Christian, 6-30-90
1991
Pres. - Gregory M. Haugland, Bismarck
V. P. - Dale A Hurt, New Salem
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Kirk A. Hansen, Ellendale
Robert C. Lentz, Valley City
David S. Rust, Tioga
Wallace R. Schmeling, Mandan
David R. Schneider, Edmore
Daniel J. Tehle, Wahpeton
Nancy J. Johnson, Dickinson, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1992
Pres. - Dale A. Hurt, New Salem
V. P. - Wallace R. Schmeling, Mandan
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- David Carlsrud,Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg,Valley City
Ronald P. Bommersbach, Devils Lake
Kirk A. Hansen, Ellendale
Gregory M. Haugland, Bismarck
*Marvin F. Leidal, West Fargo
David S. Rust, Tioga
David R. Schneider, Edmore
Nancy J. Johnson, Dickinson, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
*Appointed to fill vacancy due to retirement of Daniel J. Tehle, Wahpeton, 6-30-92
1993
Pres. - Wallace R. Schmeling, Mandan
V. P. - Kirk A. Hansen, Ellendale
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec- David Carlsrud, Valley City
Ronald P. Bommersbach, Devils Lake
Marvin F. Leidal, West Fargo
Michael J. Ness, Center
Michael J. Norland, Williston
David S. Rust, Tioga
David R. Schneider, Edmore
Nancy J. Johnson, Dickinson, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction

1994
Pres. - Kirk A. Hansen, Ellendale
V. P. - Ronald P. Bommersbach, Devils Lake
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Larry D. Gegelman, Towner
Marvin F. Leidal, West Fargo
Michael J. Ness, Center
Michael J. Norland, Williston
David S. Rust, Tioga
Wallace R. Schmeling, Mandan
Nancy J. Johnson, Dickinson, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne G. Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1995
Pres. - Ronald Bommersbach, Devils Lake
V. P. - Michael Ness, Center
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Helter, Valley City
Larry Gegelman, Towner
Kirk Hansen, Ellendale
Lowell Jensen, Bismarck
Marvin Leidal, West Fargo
Michael Norland, Williston
Sherman Sylling, Watford City
Janet Auer, Glen Ullin, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1996
Pres. - Michael Ness, Center
V. P. - Marvin Leidal, West Fargo
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg,Valley City
Adam Boschee, Kindred
Larry Gegelman, Towner
Terry Hjelmstad, Minot
Lowell Jensen, Bismarck
Michael Norland, Williston
Sherman Sylling, Watford City
Robert Toso, Valley City
Janet Auer, Glen Ullin, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc.
1997
Pres. - Marvin Leidal, West Fargo
V. P. - Sherman Sylling, Watford City
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Adam Boschee, Kindred
Dean Koppelman,
Bottineau/Willow City
Terry Hjelmstad, Minot
Lowell Jensen, Bismarck
Loren Scheer, Cavalier
Robert Tollefson, Washburn
Robert Toso, Valley City
Janet Auer, Glen Ullin, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
1998
*Pres. - Sherman Sylling, Watford City
V. P. - Terry Hjelmstad, Minot
S. T. - Robert D. King, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Julian Bjornson, Grafton
Adam Boschee, Kindred
Lowell Jensen, Bismarck
Merrill Krueger, Rolette/Wolford
Loren Scheer, Hazelton-M-B
Robert Tollefson, Washburn
Robert Toso, Valley City
**Janet Auer, Glen Ullin, School Boards Assoc.
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
*Resigned, Joe Lukach, Des Lacs-Burlington, to fill term,Terry Hjelmstad moved to Pres., Robert Tollefson to V. P. 
**Resigned, Richard Ott, Bismarck, School Boards Assoc., to fill term
1999
Pres. - Terry Hjelmstad, Minot
V. P. - Robert Tollefson, Washburn
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-David Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Julian Bjornson, Grafton
Adam Boschee, Kindred
Kent Hjelmstad, Mandan
Merrill Krueger, Rollete/Wolford
Joe Lukach, Des Lacs-Burlington
Loren Scheer, Hazelton-M-B
Robert Toso, Valley Ctiy
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
Kari Ann Dunderland, Bottineau, School Boards Assn.
2000
Pres. - Robert Tollefson, Washburn
V. P. - Kent Hjelmstad, Mandan
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec - Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec - Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec -David Carlsrud, Valley City
*Julian Bjornson, Grafton
Jon Kringen, Enderlin
Merrill Krueger, Rolette/Wolford
Joe Lukach,Des Lacs-Burlington
Loren Scheer, Hazelton-M-B
Clint Lein, Larimore
Dean Koppelman, Valley City
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
Kari Ann Dunderland, Bottineau, School Boards Assn.
*Resigned, Robert Bradshaw, Grafton, to fill term
2001
Pres.-Kent Hjelmstad, Mandan
V. P.-Joe Lukach, Des Lacs-Burlington
S.T.-Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Robert Bradshaw, Grafton
Jon Kringen, Enderlin
Merrill Krueger, RoletteWolford
Clint Lein, Larimore
Dean Koppelman, Valley City
Kevin Coles, Hillsboro
Martin Schock, Elgin-New Leipzig
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
Kari Ann Dunderland, Bottineau, School Boards Assn.
2002
Pres.-Jon Kringen, Enderlin
V. P.-Dean Koppelman, Valley City
S.T.-Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Ed Lockwood, Fargo
Kent Hjelmstad, Mandan
Ron Carlson, Minnewaukan
Clint Lein, Larimore
Kevin Coles, Hillsboro
Martin Schock, Elgin-New Leipzig
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
Kari Ann Dunderland, Bottineau,School Boards Assn.
*Joe Lukach, Des Lacs-Burlington
*Resigned, David Rust, Tioga, to fill term
2003
Pres.-Dean Koppelman, Valley City
V. P. - Martin Schock, Elgin-New Leipzig
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Jon Kringen, Enderlin
Clint Lein, Larimore
Kevin Coles, Hillsboro
Ed Lockwood, Fargo
Ron Carlson, Minnewaukan
Robert Briggs, Sawyer/Surrey
Wilfred Volesky, Beulah
Don Schaible, Mott, School Boards Assn.
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
2004
Pres.-Martin Schock, Elgin-New Leipzig & Carson
V.P. - Ed Lockwood, Fargo
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Kevin Coles, Hillsboro
Ron Carlson, Minnewaukan
Robert Briggs, Sawyer/Surrey
Wilfred Volesky, Beulah
Don Schaible, Mott, School Boards Assn.
Brian Duchscherer, Wishek
Lorell Jungling, Mandan
Kim Knodle, Valley City
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
2005
Pres.- Ed Lockwood, Fargo
V.P. - Robert Briggs, Surrey
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Ron Carlson, Minnewaukan
Wilfred Volesky, Beulah
Don Schaible, Mott, School Boards Assn.
Brian Duchscherer, Wishek
Lorell Jungling, Mandan
Kim Knodle, Valley City
Royal Lyson, Center-Stanton
Mickey Jordan, Dickinson
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
2006
Pres.- Robert Briggs, Surrey
V.P. - Kim Knodle, Valley City
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Wilfred Volesky, Mandan
Don Schaible, Mott, School Boards Assn.
Brian Duchscherer, Carrington
Lorell Jungling, Mandan
Royal Lyson, Center-Stanton
Mickey Jordan, Dickinson
Jack Maus, Grafton
Jeff Schatz, Grand Forks
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
2007
Pres.- Kim Knodle, Valley City
V.P. - Royal Lyson, Center-Stanton
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Robert Hetler, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Brenda Schell, Valley City
Brian Duchscherer, Carrington
Mickey Jordan, Dickinson
Lorell Jungling, Mandan
Dr. David Looysen, Minot
Jack Maus, Grafton
Dr. Jeff Schatz, Grand Forks
Wayne Stanley, Stanley
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
Phil Eastgate, Beulah, School Boards Assn.
2008
Pres.- Royal Lyson, Center-Stanton
V.P. – Dr. Jeff Schatz, Grand Forks
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Brenda Schell, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Brian Bubach, Valley City
*Mickey Jordan, Dickinson
Jack Maus, Grafton
Dr. David Looysen, Minot
**Wayne Stanley, Stanley
Phil Eastgate, Beulah, School Boards Assn.
Rick Jacobson, Wyndmere
Dr. Steve Swiontek, Devils Lake
Pete Moe, Washburn
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
*Resigned, Kim Knodle, Valley City to fill term
**Resigned, Clarke Ranum, Des Lacs-Burlington, to fill 2008-09 year
2009
Pres.- Dr. Jeff Schatz, Fargo
V.P. - Clarke Ranum, Des Lacs-Burlington
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Dave Carlsrud, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Brenda Schell, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Brian Bubach, Valley City
Jack Maus, Grafton
Dr. David Looysen, Minot
Phil Eastgate, Beulah, School Boards Assn.
Rick Jacobson, Wyndmere
Dr. Steve Swiontek, Devils Lake
Pete Moe, Washburn
Larry Helvik, Beach
Scott Ulland, May-Port CG
Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
2010
Pres.- Clarke Ranum, Des Lacs-Burlington
V.P. – Dr. Steve Swiontek, Devils Lake
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Matt Fetsch, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Brenda Schell, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.-Brian Bubach, Valley City
David Looysen, Minot
* Phil Eastgate, Beulah, School Boards Assn.
**Rick Jacobson, Wyndmere
Pete Moe, Washburn
Larry Helvik, Beach
Scott Ulland, May-Port CG
Todd Olson, Grand Forks
Kirk Ham, Park River
Dr. Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
* Resigned, Ben Auch, Mott-Regent , to fill term
* * Resigned, Jeff Fastnacht, Ellendale, to fill term
2011
Pres.- Dr. Steve Swiontek, Devils Lake
V. P. - Scott Ulland, May-Port CG
S. T. - Sherman Sylling, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Sheryl Solberg, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Brian Bubach, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Matt Fetsch, Valley City
Asst. to Sec.- Brenda Schell, Valley City
Pete Moe, Washburn
Larry Helvik, Beach
Todd Olson, Grand Forks
Kirk Ham, Park River
Steve Brannan, Garrison
*Steve Hall, Kindred
Shane Martin, TMCHS-Belcourt
Dr. Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck, Dept. of Public Instruction
Ben Auch, Mott-Regent, School Boards Association
*Steve Hall is filling the remainder of Rick Jacobson’s term