The Hopkins Public School District board reappointed Shannon Andreesen as board chair on Jan. 13 after a contested nomination and vote, then filled the remaining officer posts and confirmed committee assignments for the year.

Treasurer Rachel Hartland nominated Andreesen for another term; board members discussed leadership style, transparency and continuity during a superintendent search before holding the vote. The chair’s nomination carried 5–2. Brooke Roper was nominated and confirmed as vice chair without recorded opposition. Rachel Hartland was reappointed treasurer and Sarah Wilhelm Garber was elected clerk. The board then completed assignments for district committees including the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC), Educational Services Advisory Committee (ESAC), the Legislative Action Coalition (LAC) and safety and security, and invited student board representatives to sign up for internal committees.

Board members emphasized the workload tied to officer roles, particularly during a superintendent search. Several directors said continuity in leadership would help the board steward the search and ongoing district projects; others referenced a recent petition and election results when urging new leadership. Chair Andreesen, who indicated willingness to continue through the superintendent search, thanked colleagues and said she values student and community participation in committees.

The organizational meeting proceeded under Robert’s Rules: nominations, seconds, discussion and votes were held for each office. Assistant Superintendent Lightfoot advised that nominations and the actual votes occur during the open board meeting as required. Several committee openings were filled in the workshop earlier the same evening; student board representatives were specifically invited to participate on many committees.

Next steps: committee membership lists and student rep assignments will be finalized and distributed to committee chairs and staff; the board will proceed with the superintendent search process and other agenda items at upcoming meetings.