Notice of Virtual February School Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Discovery Public School Board of Directors will be Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

DPS February School Board Meeting
Thursday, February 19 · 4:30 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rxk-fieq-kpj
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 414-563-7044‬ PIN: ‪321 822 670‬#

Use the link below to review the school board packet.

February 19, 2026 Board Agenda and Packet

Notice of Virtual January Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Discovery Public School Board of Directors will be Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

DPS January 15, 2026 School Board Meeting
Thursday, January 15 · 4:30 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xmq-wxgw-xki
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 260-218-1425‬ PIN: ‪252 373 388‬#

Use the link below to review the board packet.

January 15, 2026 Board Agenda and Packet

2025 School Board Election Results

(11) Votes Alexandra Luthe; Teacher (Incumbent)

(9) Votes Russ Kennedy; Community Member (Incumbent)

As per the above Election results; a motion was made and carried by the School Board of Discovery Public School of Faribault at the Regular Board Meeting held on May 15th, 2025, to re-elect incumbents Russ Kennedy, Community Member; and Alexandra Luthe, Teacher; for another 3 year term as members of our School Board.

A big “Thank You” also goes out to all our current School Board Members for their continued service and dedication to Discovery Public School of Faribault!

We would also like to thank all the families and staff of Discovery Public School who voted! Your participation and involvement is very important to the success of our school! THANK YOU!

2025 School Board Elections

Meet the Candidates!

School Board Elections will be held on May 15, 2025 at our Annual Meeting. The meeting is held in the cafeteria of Discover Public School and is scheduled to start at 5:30 pm. Ballots will be accepted in the school office until 4:00 pm on that date.

Russ Kennedy

Russ Kennedy has been a member of the DPS school board for almost twenty years. He has been chairman of the board for most of that time.

Personal Statement: I want to be re-elected to the school board because I care deeply about the school and the students it serves.  If elected I look forward to advocating for our students, families, educators, and community as I always have.

Ally Luthe

Ally has been a member of the DPS school board for about a year. She is a valued member of the board.

Personal Statement: I want to be re-elected to the school board because I’m committed to the success of our students and our school community. I’ve worked hard to make sure that every student has access to a high-quality education and a supportive environment. I will continue to listen to families, staff, and students when making decisions.