MN AASA Governing Board

Membership on the AASA Governing Board is based upon the number of eligible voting members in each state affiliate. Each state affiliate is guaranteed at least two representatives on the Governing Board.

Governing Board members have dual responsibilities. They represent their home state on the Governing Board and they report the work of the Governing Board to their home state affiliate. Through the Governing Board elected representatives, members have a voice in AASA decision-making.

The Board meets two times a year. The first meeting is held in conjunction with AASA’s Federal Advocacy Conference held in July. The second meeting is held in conjunction with AASA’s National Conference on Education held in February.

AASA Staff Contact:
Noelle Ellerson Ng
Associate Executive Director, Advocacy & Governance
nellerson[at]aasa.org
(c) 703-774-6935


Governing Board Members

2022-2025
Jeff Elstad
Superintendent
Owatonna Public Schools
2022-27
Chris Mills
Superintendent
Thief River Falls Public Schools
2019-2026
Craig Oftedahl
Superintendent
Luverne Schools
2023-26
Lisa Sayles-Adams
Superintendent
Minneapolis Public Schools

Incoming ​AASA Governing Board Representative (2025–28)
Scott Monson, Superintendent, Minneota Public Schools

AASA President-Elect (2024-25)
David Law
Superintendent
Minnetonka Public Schools