JoEllen Kimball, Chairman
1431 Heritage Ct NW
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-583-0364
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JoEllen Kimball began serving on the school board in 2015. She has an undergraduate degree in music and elementary education from Cornell College and a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from St. Cloud State University. She retired in 2011 after 24 years of teaching second grade at Park Elementary School. She and her husband Ken have three children: Missy Wilson, Megan Ertl, and Kyle Kimball. They also have eleven grandchildren. JoEllen is on the Common Cup Board and helps with the weekend backpack food program. She plays violin in the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra and has been in the same Hutchinson book club for over 25 years.
District Committees: Educator Licensure & Teacher Quality, Facilities, Meet & Confer, and Parks, Recreation & Community Education
Keith Kamrath, Vice-Chairman
717 Shady Ridge Road NW
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-587-7993
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Keith Kamrath has served on the Hutchinson School Board since January 2000. He attended Hutchinson Public Schools, the U of M – Minneapolis, and Northwestern Health Sciences University earning a B.S. in biology and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Musculoskeletal Medicine. He has maintained a chiropractic practice in Hutchinson since 1985. Keith is active in the Boy Scouts of America serving on the board of directors for the Northern Star Council and he serves on the church council at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Keith and his wife Lisa have five sons: Michael (Caroline), Jonathan (Rachel), Matthew, Joshua (Leah) and Luke and five grandchildren: Ruth, James, Nathan, Philip and Cora.
District Committees: Finance, Hearing Representative, Little Crow Telemedia Network, Meet & Confer, and Policy Review
Michael Massmann, Clerk
563 Juul Rd SW
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-296-0067
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Michael Massmann was elected to a four year term on the ISD 423 School Board in 2020. Michael earned his G.E.D. from Adult Basic Education at Ridgewater College in 2017 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Purdue University’s Global Campus with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2020. Michael enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard in 2007, deploying to Iraq as an Infantryman in 2010, and he continues to serve today as an Electronic Warfare Warrant Officer with the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade in Inver Grove Heights. Michael and his wife, Angela, have two children; Riley, 6, and Mico, 3, both enrolled at West Elementary. Michael enjoys being a terrible golfer as often as the weather permits, as well as spending as much time camping with his family as possible, even if it just means parking the camper in the backyard for the weekend. He looks forward to the challenges ahead, and to forming meaningful and impactful relationships with educators, support staff, district officials, parents, students, and taxpayers of the District.
District Committees: Facilities, Meet & Confer, Technology, and World’s Best Workforce
Tiffany Barnard, Treasurer
108 Grove St SW
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-583-0094
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Tiffany Barnard is serving her first term after a one-year appointment to the Board of Education. Born and raised in Hutchinson, she studied Psychology at the College of St. Benedict, worked in Guatemala and Minneapolis before returning to the community with her husband, Blake, to open a small business. After selling their business, Tiff began working at Southwest Initiative Foundation in 2020. Tiff also serves on the City of Hutchinson Charter Commission, is a member of the Lead for the Future cohort, has been involved with the ECFE Advisory Committee, Downtown Hutchinson Vision Team, the Farmer’s Market, all things related to her kids’ activities and is a Blandin Leadership alum. An enthusiast of many things, Tiff likes to travel, read, share food, take walks and spend time outdoors with her husband, three children and rescue dog.
District Committees: Finance, Insurance, Legislative Liaison/SEE, Meet & Confer, and World’s Best Workforce
Erin Knudtson, Director
19142 Sioux Hills Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
651-491-7465
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Erin Knudtson, born and raised in Hutchinson, is serving her first term on the ISD 423 School Board. Erin graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in psychology and earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota. She completed a residency in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and served as chief resident during her final year. She has been a physician at Hutchinson Health since 2010. Erin and her husband Josh have four children: Max, Ellie, Jack, and Sadie. All of her children play hockey; she enjoys cheering them on and volunteering with Hutchinson Hockey as co-chair of special projects. In her spare time, Erin enjoys a pontoon ride or campfire with her family at the cabin, relaxing with friends over dinner, running, golfing, or delving into a good book or puzzle.
District Committees: Facilities, High School League, Meet & Confer, and Student Health & Wellness
Sara Pollmann, Director
19308 Sioux Hills Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-583-4281
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Sara is a married mother of 4 kids: Mara, Leah, Ben, and Nate (ages 20-12). Her family has lived in Hutchinson for almost 19 years. Before having children, Sara taught 2nd & 3rd grade. She was a stay at home mom for 20 years and recently became a CNA at Harmony River Nursing Home. Her family attends River of Hope Lutheran Church and enjoys watching movies and playing board games together. Sara has enjoyed learning watercolor painting and art journaling and also enjoys reading and traveling.
District Committees: Finance, ISD 423 Foundation, Meet & Confer, and Policy Review
