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Lindbergh Schools introduces Joelle as next chief financial officer; nominee urges action on school finance
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A board member introduced Joelle as Lindbergh Schools’ next chief financial officer, praising her fiscal stewardship and community work; Joelle thanked colleagues, highlighted district operations she will oversee and warned of state legislative threats to school funding, urging continued advocacy.
A board member introduced Joelle as Lindbergh Schools’ next chief financial officer and praised her for fiscal stewardship and community service. "We are so fortunate to have Joelle's integrity, accuracy, and her fiscal responsibility at the helm of our district operations," the introducer said.
Joelle, who the introducer said manages the district's operating budget and capital improvement projects, said she is moving from behind-the-scenes work into a public-facing role. "I wanna say I'm kinda like Logan. I'm used to be in the back office person or the resource. I am a front man, so I'd actually like to stay in the room," she said, describing family as her "reset" and crediting colleagues for shared accomplishments.
The introducer noted Joelle's volunteer service, saying she served three years as board treasurer for Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments, an organization that provides emergency sanctuary for women and children. The introducer also highlighted the nominee's oversight responsibilities, saying Joelle and her team manage food service, transportation, community education and the print shop.
Joelle thanked her direct support team and called the nomination a shared honor. She framed her leadership approach around transparency and process-driven decision-making, saying it is "the foundation for student success."
She also used her remarks to warn about budgetary pressures facing the district. "There's an attack right now at the legislative level, and with the state on public school finance," Joelle said, calling the current budget work "probably one of the worst budgets I've had to endure to write with my team." She urged the audience to monitor legislation affecting school finance and property taxing, saying that recent proposals put parts of school funding at risk.
Joelle said she will depart the district on June 30 and asked those present to continue advocating for public education after her exit. The remarks concluded with thanks to staff, volunteers and the board.
