2023 election – West St. Paul Reader

2023 ISD 197 School Board Campaign Spending

A look at campaign spending during last month’s ISD 197 School Board election.

Voting booth and ballot for ISD 197 election.

2023 ISD 197 Election Results

In the ISD 197 election, both levies passed and Tim Aune, Byron Schwab, Morgan Steele, and Randi Walz won seats on the school board.

ISD 197 school board members running for election

2023 ISD 197 School Board Election: Levies

The district has had multiple referendums in the past decade, including the 2018 bond referendum, the 2021 levy renewal, and the current levies. Have you supported the past levies and do you support the current levy and renewal? Why or why not?

2023 ISD 197 School Board Election: Strengths and Weaknesses

What do you think is ISD 197’s greatest strength? How will you build on that? What is ISD 197’s greatest weakness? How will you improve in that area?

Optimist Club of West St. Paul presents the Talk 'n Taco candidate forum event.

2023 Optimist Club Candidate Forum for ISD 197 Election

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted a candidate forum and information session for the upcoming ISD 197 election.

2023 ISD 197 School Board Election: What Sets You Apart?

What sets you apart from the other candidates? What do you bring to the table that no one else can?

"Vote Here" sign at the Dakota County Northern Service Center

Printable Voter’s Guide for the 2023 ISD 197 Election

Download a printable voter’s guide for the 2023 ISD 197 election showing the five school board candidates and two tax levy referendums.

2023 ISD 197 School Board Election: Equity

How do you think the district should respond to equity issues? What do you think of the board’s current equity work and how would you change it?

2023 ISD 197 School Board Election: Volunteer Experience

How have you served your community? Describe your volunteer experience in ISD 197 schools and the wider community. What kind of governance, board, or other leadership experience do you have?

2023 Meet the Candidates Forum for ISD 197 School Board

Watch the forum with all five candidates for ISD 197 school board at Garlough Environmental Magnet School.