Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors focuses on operations, ensuring that the school is faithful to its charter, mission, vision and compliance with all state and federal statutes regarding school policies, operations, and board procedures. The Seven Hills Preparatory Academy Board of Directors is comprised of eleven members dedicated to the school’s mission and the success of all SHPA students. With a diverse background of expertise and experience, the Board consists of seven parent members, three teachers, and one community member.
The Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of each month and all meetings are open to the public. Board minutes are posted to the school’s website. Copies of all minutes and finances are maintained in the Director’s office.
School Board meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. and from July – December are located in the gymnasium at the Richfield Campus; from January – June, meetings are located at our Burnsville Campus.
You may contact the school board with any questions or concerns: shpaschoolboard@shpamn.org or Andrew Jackson, Board Chair, ajackson@shpamn.org
SHPA Board Roster
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Gail Amundson (Community)
Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029
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Pam Graika (Community) Vice Chair
Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029
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Andrew Jackson (Parent) Chair
Seated: July 2024 | Term Expires: June 2027
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Christopher Lamprecht (Teacher)
Seated: July 2022 | Term Expires: June 2028
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Cindy Murphy (Community) Treasurer
Seated: January 2025 | Term Expires: June 2027
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Langa Oriho (Community)
Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029
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Jeannie Taris-James (Teacher)
Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029
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Wes Whalberg (Parent)
Seated: July 2021 | Term Expires: June 2027
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Ania Wrase (Teacher)
Seated: October 2025 | Term Expires: June 2029
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Brent Peterson (Interim Exec Dir)
Ex Officio
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Open Position (At-Large)
Seated: | Term Expires:
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Open Position (At-Large)
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Board Meeting Minutes
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July 9th, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
August 6th, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
August 12th, 2026 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
September 3rd, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
October 1st, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
November 5th, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
December 3rd, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
January 7th, 2027 School Board Meeting Minutes
February 4th, 2027 School Board Meeting Minutes
March 4th, 2027 School Board Meeting Minutes
April 8th, 2027 School Board Meeting Minutes
May 6th, 2027 School Board Meeting Minutes
June 3rd, 2027 School Board Meeting Minutes
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July 8th, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
August 7th, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
September 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
October 2nd, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
November 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
December 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
January 2026 School Board
Meeting MinutesFebruary 2026 School Board
Meeting MinutesMarch 2026 School Board
Meeting MinutesApril 2026 School Board
Meeting MinutesMay 2026 School Board
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August School Board Meeting Minutes
August Working Session School Board Meeting Minutes
September 5 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
October 3 2024 School Board
Meeting MinutesNovember 7 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
December 5th, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
January 9th, 2025, School Board Meeting Minutes
February 6th, 2025, School Board Meeting Minutes
March 6th, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
May 1st, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes
May 29th, 2025 School Bsoard Meeting Minutes
June 12th, 2025 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
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June 1, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
September 7, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
November 2nd, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
December 7th, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
January 4th, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
February 1st, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
March 7th, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
April 4th, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
April 23rd, 2024 Special School Board Session Meeting Minutes
May 2nd, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
May 14th, 2024 School Board Special Session Meeting Minutes
June 6th, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
July 11th, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
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July 14, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
November 17, 2022, Board Working Session Minutes
December 1, 2022, School Board Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2023, Working Session Minutes
January 5, 2023, School Board Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2023, School Board Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2023, School Board Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2023, School Board Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2023, School Board Meeting Minutes
SHPA ABC Board
The Company was formed for the sole purposes of owning and leasing real estate to Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and public charter school.
Mailing Address:
1401 W. 76th St.
Richfield, MN 55423
Members:
Kate Docken (Chair): kdocken@shpamn.org
Janeen Raaen (Treasurer): janeenabr@gmail.com
Brooke Kapphahn (Secretary): bkapphahn@shpamn.org

