Community Education Advisory Council
The purpose of the Community Education Advisory Council is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Community Education Department and the Director of Community Education in the fulfillment of the Department's Mission:
“To Provide Learning Opportunities and Resources for Our Community to Develop Life-long Skills.”

Membership Requirements and Selection Criteria

Members must be legal residents, employees or officers of collaborating organizations, or employees of the Lakeville Area Schools.
Membership will be considered according to the following criteria:
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Expressed interest in school and community affairs.
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Expressed interest in the Community Education philosophy and its development.
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Leadership potential.
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Enthusiasm and interest in working towards the CEAC Mission and goals.
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Ability to participate regularly.
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Ability to maintain diversity within the membership.
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Current or potential conflicts of interest.
Term limits are three years for members, two years for community liaisons, and one year for students.
Typical Meeting Schedule
Our meetings are open to the public and typically held on Thursday evenings every other month.
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Frequency: 4–5 meetings per year
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Time: 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM
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Location: Hybrid (In-person and remote via Google Meet)
Important Note
Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please call 952-232-2150 to confirm details before attending.
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2025 Dates |
| Thursday, October 9 |
| Thursday, November 13 |
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2026 Dates |
| Thursday, January 8 |
| Thursday, March 5 |
| Thursday, May 7 |
Information & Council Forms

The Lakeville Community Education Advisory Council represents our diverse community, providing vital feedback on programming, budgeting, and lifelong learning initiatives to help every resident succeed. For more information about what this council consists of, view our bylaws below.
Advisory Council Bylaws
Additional questions about joining or simply to learn more about our Advisory Council, contact:
Lisa Wright
Community Education Administrative Assistant
952-232-2152
Lisa.Wright@isd194.org
Community Education Advisory Council Members 2025-26
| Voting Members | Non-Voting Members |
| Carla Student - Chair | Amber Cameron - Board of Education |
| Elise Smith-Dewey - Vice-Chair | Jessica Davidson - Elko New Market Park & Rec. |
| Betty Jo Kiesow - Secretary | Phillip Swayne - Equity Services Department |
| Jane Anderson | Stephanie Opstad - Dakota Co. Libraries |
| Joe Davis |
Kacie Robinson - Lakeville Park & Rec. |
| Leslie Johnson | |
| Angie Lueschen | |
| Annika Phomsamouth | |
| Tevyan Sorensen | |
| Krithik Sreekumar | |
| Arshiya Sudharson | |
| Breanna Taft | |
| Ryan Tung | |
| Laurie Lawson ECFE Advisory Council Liaison |
Shannon Grazzini ECFE Advisory Council Liaison
