Tiffany Barnard, Chairman
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, serves on the board of the MMDC (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), serves on the KCEO Board of Directors, 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: Facilities, Finance, Student Health & Wellness, World’s Best Workforce
Erin Knudtson, Vice Chairman
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; Hearing Representative; Parks, Recreation & Community Education
Sara Pollmann, Treasurer
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: Educator Licensure & Teacher Quality, Finance, World’s Best Workforce
Michael Massmann, Clerk
525 Larson St 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, Insurance, Policy Review
Garrett Luthens, Director
18503 Nickel Ave
Hutchinson, MN 55350
612-889-7204
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District Committees:
Finance, Legislative Liaison/SEE, Policy Review
Danny Olmstead, Director
19559 Sioux Hills Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
612-987-1676
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District Committees:
High School League, Little Crow Telemedia Network, Technology
